Assembling And Installing The Front Brake Calipers - Yamaha FJR1300N 2001 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
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ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
WARNING
@
• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake
components as they will cause the piston
seals to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassem-
bled, replace the brake caliper piston
seals.
1. Install:
• brake caliper 1
(temporarily)
• copper washers
• brake hose 2
• union bolt 3
WARNING
@
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING".
CAUTION:
@
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper 1, make sure the brake pipe
a touches the projection b on the brake
caliper.
2. Remove:
• brake caliper
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CHAS
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
New
30 Nm (3.0 m · kg)