Yamaha Star XVS950A 2009 User Manual

REAR BRAKE
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WARNING
EWA13550
• Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag.
Be careful not to get injured when the pis-
ton is expelled from the brake caliper.
• Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
ton.
b. Remove the brake caliper piston dust seal
and brake caliper piston seal.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
1. Check:
• Brake caliper piston “1”
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the
brake caliper piston.
• Brake caliper cylinder “2”
Scratches/wear → Replace the brake cal-
iper assembly.
• Brake caliper body “3”
Cracks/damage → Replace the brake
caliper assembly.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed
air.
WARNING
EWA3D84003
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston dust seal
and brake caliper piston seal.
EAS22650
ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
WARNING
EWA3D84004
• 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 brake
caliper piston dust seal and brake caliper
piston seal to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassem-
bled, replace the brake caliper piston dust
seal and brake caliper piston seal.
EAS22670
INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
1. Install:
• Rear brake caliper “1”
(temporarily)
• Washers
• Rear brake hose “2”
• Rear brake hose union bolt “3”
WARNING
EWA13530
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING” on page 2-35.
ECA14170
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper “1”, make sure the brake pipe
“a” touches the projection “b” on the brake
caliper.
Recommended brake component replace-
ment schedule
Brake pads If necessary
Piston dust seal Every two years
Piston seal Every two years
Brake hose Every four years
Brake fluid
Every two years and
whenever the brake is
disassembled
a
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
Rear brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
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Yamaha Star XVS950A 2009 Specifications

General

Year	2009
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Model	Star XVS950A
Category	Motorcycle
Displacement	942 cc
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	TCI
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Belt
Rear Suspension	Swingarm
Front Tire	130/90-16
Rear Tire	170/70-16
Seat Height	690 mm
Engine Type	V-twin
Bore x Stroke	85.0 mm x 83.0 mm
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Front Brake	Hydraulic disc
Rear Brake	Hydraulic disc
Wet Weight	270 kg