Checking The Rear Brake Caliper; Assembling The Rear Brake Caliper - Yamaha 2008 Fazer FZ1-N Service Manual

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a. Secure the brake caliper pistons with a
piece of wood "a".
b. Blow compressed air into the brake hose
joint opening "b" to force out the piston from
the brake caliper.
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WARNING
• Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag.
Be careful not to get injured when the pis-
ton is expelled from the brake caliper.
• Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
ton.
c. Remove the brake caliper piston seals.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

Recommended brake component
replacement 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"
If necessary
Every two years
Every four years
Every two years and
whenever the brake is
disassembled
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.
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WARNING
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
2. Check:
• Brake caliper bracket "1"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

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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
4-46
REAR BRAKE