Front Brake Caliper Inspection; Front Brake Caliper Installation - Yamaha Scorpio Service Manual

FRONT BRAKE
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FRONT BRAKE CALIPER INSPECTION

Recommended brake component
replacement schedule:
Brake pads
Piston seals
Brake hoses
Brake fluid
1.Check:
Brake caliper pistons 1
G
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the brake
caliper. Piston assembly.
Brake caliper cylinders 2
G
Scratches/wear → Replace the brake cali-
per.
Brake caliper 3
G
Cracks/damage → Replace
Brake fluid delivery passages
G
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
WARNING
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER INSTALLATION

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
G
components as they will cause the piston
seals to swell and distort.
Whenever a brake caliper is disassem-
G
bled, replace the brake caliper piston
seals.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 3 or 4
6 - 17
CHAS
If necessary
Every two years
Every four years
Replace when
brakes are disas-
sembled.