Yamaha YZF-R1S Service Manual page 187

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
EAS00640
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
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.
Recommended brake fluid
1. Install :
S brake pads
S brake pad spring
S brake pad pin
2. Install:
S brake caliper 1
S copper washers
S brake hose 2
S union bolt 3
S brake hose holder
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING".
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper 1 , make sure the brake pipe a
touches the projection b on the brake cali-
per.
4-40
CHAS
DOT 4
35 Nm (3.5 mSkg, 25 ftSlb)
New
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg, 22 ftSlb)
6 Nm (0.6 mSkg, 4.3 ftSlb)