Checking The Front Brake Calipers; Assembling The Front Brake Calipers; Installing The Front Brake Calipers - Yamaha 2008 Fazer FZ1-N Service Manual

• Do not loosen the bolts "3".
c. Remove the brake caliper piston seals.
d. Repeat the previous steps to force out the
right side pistons from the brake caliper.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS

Recommended brake component replace-
ment schedule
Brake pads
Piston seals
Brake hoses
Brake fluid
1. Check:
• Brake caliper pistons "1"
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the
brake caliper pistons.
• Brake caliper cylinders "2"
Scratches/wear → Replace the brake cal-
iper assembly.
• Brake caliper body "3"
Cracks/damage → Replace the brake
caliper assembly.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed
air.
EWA13600
WARNING
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the piston seals.
If necessary
Every two years
Every four years
Every two years and
whenever the brake is
disassembled
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALI-
PERS
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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.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT4
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INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALI-
PERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Install:
• Brake caliper "1"
(temporarily)
• Copper washers
• Brake hose "2"
• Union bolt "3"
Brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
EWA13530
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-41.
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FRONT BRAKE
New