Yamaha MT-09 2021 - Assembling the Front Brake Calipers; Installing the Front Brake Calipers

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FRONT BRAKE
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
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 com-
ponents as they will cause the brake caliper
piston dust seals and brake caliper piston
seals to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston dust seals
and brake caliper piston seals.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Install:
• Front brake caliper “1”
(temporarily)
• Brake hose gasket
• Brake hose “2”
• Brake hose union bolt “3”
WARNING
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Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation.
NOTICE
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• When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper “1”, make sure the brake pipe
“a” touches the projection “b” on the brake
caliper.
• Install the brake pipe “c” so that it is
aligned with the brake pipe “a”.
2. Remove:
• Front brake caliper
3. Install:
• Brake pad
• Brake pad spring
• Brake pad pin
• Brake pad clip
• Front brake caliper
Refer to “REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE
PADS” on page 4-31.
4. Fill:
• Brake master cylinder reservoir
(with the specified amount of the specified
brake fluid)
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
Front brake caliper bolt
35 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 26 lb·ft)
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A. Right side
B. Left side
Front brake caliper bolt
35 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 26 lb·ft)
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
b
3
2
a
1
A
2
a
b
1
c
3
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