Assembling And Installing The Front Brake Calipers - Yamaha YZF-R1 1998 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
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ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of
the brake calipers.
• Before installation, all internal brake
components should be cleaned and
lubricated with clean or new brake
fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake
components as they will cause the pis-
ton seals to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassem-
bled, replace the brake caliper piston
seals.
1. Install:
• brake caliper 1
(temporarily)
• copper washers
• brake hose 2
• union bolt 3
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer
to "CABLE ROUTING".
CAUTION:
ACHTUNG:
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper 1, make sure that the
brake pipe a touches the projection b
on the brake caliper.
2. Remove:
• brake caliper
3. Install:
• brake pads
• brake pad spring
• brake caliper
• brake hose holder
Refer to "REPLACING THE FRONT
BRAKE PADS".
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CHAS
WARNING
WARNING
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
New
WARNING
WARNING
30 Nm (3.0 m · kg)
40 Nm (4.0 m · kg)
7 Nm (0.7 m · kg)