Checking The Front Brake Calipers; Assembling The Front Brake Calipers; Installing The Front Brake Calipers - Yamaha 2011 FZ8NA(C) Service Manual

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WARNING
• Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
tons.
• Do not loosen the bolts "4".
c. Remove the brake caliper piston dust seals
and brake caliper piston seals.
d. Repeat the previous steps to force out the
right side pistons from the brake caliper.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS

The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
Recommended brake component replace-
ment schedule
Brake pads
Piston seals
Piston dust seals
Brake hoses
Brake fluid
1. Check:
• Brake caliper pistons "1"
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the
brake caliper pistons.
• Brake caliper cylinders "2"
Scratches/wear → Replace the brake cal-
iper assembly.
• Brake caliper body "3"
Cracks/damage → Replace the brake
caliper assembly.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed
air.
If necessary
Every two years
Every two years
Every four years
Every two years and
whenever the brake is
disassembled
4-26
FRONT BRAKE
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WARNING
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston dust seals
and brake caliper piston seals.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALI-
PERS
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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 brake
caliper piston dust seals and brake cali-
per piston seals to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassem-
bled, replace the brake caliper piston dust
seals and brake caliper piston seals.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
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INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALI-
PERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Install:
• Front brake caliper "1"
(temporarily)
• Brake hose gaskets
• Brake hose "2"
• Brake hose union bolt "3"
Brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
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