Installing The Rear Brake Caliper - Yamaha YZFR6X(C) 2008 Service Manual

Recommended fluid
DOT 4
EAS22670

INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

1. Install:
• Rear brake caliper "1"
(temporarily)
• Copper washers
• Rear brake hose "2"
• Rear brake hose union bolt "3"
Rear brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
EWA13530
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-45.
ECA14170
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper "1", make sure the brake pipe
"a" touches the projection "b" on the brake
caliper.
2. Remove:
• Rear brake caliper
3. Install:
• Rear brake pads
• Brake pad springs
• Brake pad pin
• Rear brake caliper
Refer to "REPLACING THE REAR
BRAKE PADS" on page 4-35.
Rear brake caliper bolt (M12)
27 Nm (2.7 m·kg, 20 ft·lb)
Rear brake caliper bolt (M8)
22 Nm (2.2 m·kg, 16 ft·lb)
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LOCTITE
New
a
3
2
b
1
4. Fill:
• Brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
EWA13090
WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rubber
seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. Mixing brake
fluids may result in a harmful chemical
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
ECA13540
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
5. Bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-25.
6. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add
the recommended brake fluid to the
proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL" on page 3-23.
a
7. Check:
• Brake pedal operation
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REAR BRAKE