Installing The Rear Brake Caliper - Yamaha YFM450FAR Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
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INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

1.Install:
Brake caliper assembly
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Brake caliper mounting bolt 1
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Brake hose 2
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Copper washers 3
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Union bolt 4
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2.Fill:
Brake reservoir
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Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
brake fluid immediately.
WARNING
Use only the designated quality brake
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fluid: other brake fluids may deteriorate
the rubber seals, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid:
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mixing brake fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and lead to
poor brake performance.
Be careful that water does not enter the
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master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
brake fluid and may result in vapor lock.
3.Air bleed
Brake system
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Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" in CHAPTER 3.
4.Check:
Brake fluid level
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Brake fluid level is under the "LOWER" level
line → Fill up.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" in CHAPTER 3.
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CHAS
30 Nm (3.0 m • kg, 22 ft • lb)
New
30 Nm (3.0 m • kg, 22 ft • lb)