Removing The Front Brake Calipers; Disassembling The Front Brake Calipers; Checking The Front Brake Calipers - Yamaha 2009 Diversion XJ6S Service Manual

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REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS

The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
TIP
Before removing the brake caliper, drain the
brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
Union bolt "1"
G
Copper washers "2"
G
Brake hose "3"
G
Brake caliper
G
3
1
2
TIP
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully.
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Remove:
Brake caliper pistons "1"
G
Brake caliper piston dust seals "2"
G
Brake caliper piston seals "3"
G
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a. Secure the brake caliper pistons with a piece
of wood "a".
b. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint
opening "b" to force out the pistons from the
brake caliper.
3
1
2
4-32
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WARNING
Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag.
G
Be careful not the get injured when the pis-
tons are expelled from the brake caliper.
Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
G
tons.
c. Remove the brake caliper piston dust seals
and brake caliper piston seals.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS

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 pistons.
Brake caliper cylinders "2"
G
Scratches/wear → Replace the brake caliper
assembly.
Brake caliper body "3"
G
Cracks/damage → Replace the brake caliper
assembly.
Brake fluid delivery passages
G
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
FRONT BRAKE
If necessary
Every two years
Every four years
Every two years and
whenever the brake is dis-
assembled