Assembling And Installing The Front Brake; Calipers - Yamaha FZ6-ST Supplementary 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
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 caliper bracket
S brake pads
S brake caliper 1
S copper washers
S brake hose 2
S union bolt 3
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure 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 cali-
per.
4-41
CHAS
DOT 4
22 Nm (2.2 mSkg, 16 ftSlb)
40 Nm (4.0 mSkg, 29 ftSlb)
New
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg, 22 ftSlb)