Assembling And Installing The Front Brake Calipers - Yamaha XV1700PCRC 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.
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.
1. Install:
• brake caliper 1
(temporarily)
• copper washers 2
• brake hose 3
• union bolt 4
WARNING
_
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" in chapter 2.
CAUTION:
_
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper 1, make sure the brake pipe
a touches the projection b on the brake
caliper.
2. Remove:
• brake caliper
4 - 50
CHAS
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
New
32 Nm (3.2 m • kg, 23 ft • lb)