Yamaha Vmax VMX17C 2009 - Disassembling the Rear Brake Caliper; Checking the Rear Brake Caliper; Assembling the Rear Brake Caliper

REAR BRAKE
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DISASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE
CALIPER
1. Remove:
• Brake caliper piston “1”
• Brake caliper piston dust seal “2”
• Brake caliper piston seal “3”
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a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint
opening “a” to force out the piston from the
brake caliper.
WARNING
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• 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 pistons.
• Brake caliper cylinder “2”
Scratches/wear → Replace the brake caliper
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
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Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston dust seal
and brake caliper piston seal.
2. Check:
• Brake caliper bracket
Cracks/damage → Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
WARNING
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• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
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Recommended brake component
replacement schedule
Brake pads If necessary
Piston dust seal Every two years
Piston seal Every two years
Brake hoses Every four years
Brake fluid
Every two years and
whenever the brake
is disassembled
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