Brake Caliper Disassembly; Caliper Inspection - Yamaha TT600RE 2004 Service Manual

FRONT BRAKE

BRAKE CALIPER DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove:
•
Brake caliper piston
•
Dust seal (1)
•
Piston seal (2)
Removal procedure:
•
Blow compressed air into the hose joint open-
ing to force out the caliper piston from the
brake caliper body.
WARNING
•
Never try to pry out the caliper piston.
•
Cover the caliper piston with a rag. Be
careful not to get injured when the piston
is expelled from the master cylinder.
•
Remove the piston seal.

CALIPER INSPECTION

Recommended programme for the replace-
ment of brake system components:
Brake pads
Brake hoses
Brake fluid
WARNING
All internal brake components should be
cleaned and lubricated with new brake fluid
only before installation. Do not use solvents to
prevent sealing elements from becoming mis-
shapen or swollen.
1. Inspect:
•
Caliper piston (1)
Scratches/wear/rust
assembly.
•
Caliper cylinder (2)
Scratches/wear
bly.
•
Caliper (3)
Cracks/damaged
caliper assembly..
4-18
CHAS
When necessary
Every four years
Replace every
24,000 km or 24
months and when-
ever the brake is
disassembled.
Replace caliper
Replace caliper assem-
Replace the brake