Installing The Front Brake Calipers - Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual

A
B
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
1. Check:
S brake caliper pistons 1
Rust/scratches/wear ! Replace the brake
caliper piston assembly.
S brake caliper cylinders 2
Scratches/wear ! Replace the brake cali-
per.
S brake calipers 3
Cracks/damage ! Replace.
S brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction ! Blow out with compressed air.
WARNING
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
A Front
B Rear
2. Check:
S brake caliper brackets
Cracks/damage ! Replace.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CAL-
IPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
WARNING
S Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
S Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
S Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
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CHAS
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4