Disassembling The Front Brake Calipers - Yamaha YZF-R1 1998 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of
the brake calipers.
NOTE:
Before disassembling either brake cali-
per, drain the brake fluid from the entire
brake system.
1. Remove:
• union bolt 1
• copper washers 2
• brake hose
NOTE:
Put the end of the brake hose into a con-
tainer and pump out the brake fluid
carefully.
2. Remove:
• brake caliper pistons 1
• brake caliper piston seals 2
a. Secure the right side brake caliper
pistons with a piece of wood a.
b. Blow compressed air into the brake
hose joint opening b to force out the
left side pistons from the brake cali-
per.
• Never try to pry out the brake caliper
pistons.
• 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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