Disassembling The Rear Brake Caliper; Checking The Front And Rear Brake Calipers - Yamaha FZS600'98 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
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DISASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE
CALIPER
NOTE:
Before disassembling the brake caliper,
drain the brake fluid from the entire brake
system.
1. Remove:
S union bolt 1
S copper washers 2
S brake hose 3
NOTE:
Put the end of the brake hose into a contain-
er and pump out the brake fluid carefully.
2. Remove:
S brake caliper pistons 1
S brake caliper piston seals 2
a. Secure the right side brake caliper piston
b. Blow compressed air into the brake hose
S Never try to pry out the brake caliper
pistons.
S Do not loosen the bolts 3 .
c. Remove the brake caliper piston seals.
d. Repeat the previous steps to force out the
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CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
CALIPERS
Recommended brake component
replacement schedule
Brake pads
Piston seals Every two years
Brake hoses Every four years
Brake fluid
7-34
CHAS
with a piece of wood a
joint opening b to force out the left side
piston from the brake caliper.
right side piston from the brake caliper.
If necessary
Every two years and
whenever the brake is
disassembled.