Assembling And Installing The Front Brake Caliper - Yamaha 2004 YP400 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
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ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
WARNING
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• 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 piston seals 1
• dust seals 2
• brake caliper piston 3
2. Install:
• brake caliper bracket
3. Install:
• brake caliper (temporarily)
• copper washers 1
• brake hose 2
• union bolt 3
WARNING
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Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe scooter operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" in chapter 2.
CAUTION:
_
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper 1, make sure the brake pipe
touches the projection a on the brake cali-
per.
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CHAS
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
New
40 Nm (4.0 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)
New
30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
New