Checking The Front Brake Caliper; Assembling The Front Brake Caliper - Yamaha XJR1300 2007 Service Manual

a piece of wood "a".
b. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint
opening "b" to force out the left side piston
from the brake caliper.
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WARNING
Never try to pry out the brake caliper piston.
b
a
c. Remove the brake caliper dust seals and pis-
ton seals.
d. Repeat the previous steps to force out the
right side piston from the brake caliper.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER

Recommended brake component replacement
schedule
Brake pads
Dust seals
Piston seals
Brake hose
Brake fluid
1. Check:
Brake caliper pistons "1"
G
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the brake
caliper pistons.
Brake caliper cylinders
G
Scratches/wear → Replace the brake caliper
assembly.
Brake caliper body
G
Rust/scratches/wear→Replace the brake
caliper pistons.
Brake fluid delivery passage
G
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
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WARNING
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
If necessary
Every four years
Every four years
Every two years and
whenever the brake is dis-
assembled
replace the dust seals and piston seals.
2. Check:
Brake caliper brackets
G
Cracks/damage → Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER

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WARNING
Before installation, all internal brake com-
G
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
Never use solvents on internal brake com-
G
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
G
replace the brake caliper dust seals and
piston seals.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
1. Install:
Brake caliper piston seal "1"
G
Dust seals "2"
G
2. Install:
Brake caliper piston "1"
G
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FRONT BRAKE
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1
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