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

REAR BRAKE

BRAKE CALIPER DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove:
•
Brake caliper piston (1)
•
Dust seal (3)
•
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
replacement of brake system components:
Brake pads
Brake hose
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
Scratches/wear/rust
assembly.
•
Caliper cylinder
Scratches/wear
bly.
•
Caliper
Cracks/damaged
4-38
CHAS
When necessary
Every four years
Replace every
24,000 km or 24
months and
whenever the brake
is disassembled.
Replace caliper
Replace caliper assem-
Replace.