Checking The Rear Brake Caliper; Assembling The Rear Brake Caliper - Yamaha 2007 XP500 Service Manual

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a. Operate the rear brake lock lever "4" continu-
ously in the direction shown by the arrow until
the piston comes out.
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b. Remove the dust seal and brake caliper pis-
ton seal.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

Recommended brake component
replacement schedule
Brake pads
Piston seals
Brake hoses
Brake fluid
1. Check:
Brake calipe piston "1"
G
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the brake
caliper pistons.
Brake caliper cylinder "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
2
3
1
If necessary
Every two years
Every four years
Every two years and
whenever the brake is
disassembled
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
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WARNING
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
2. Check:
Brake caliper brackets "1"
G
Cracks/damage → Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

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WARNING
Before installation, all internal brake com-
G
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
Never use solvents on internal brake com-
G
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
G
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
1. Install:
Brake caliper piston "1"
G
Turn the brake caliper piston clockwise until
section "a" of the brake caliper piston is level
with the surface of the brake caliper body.
NOTE:
Align the recesses "b" in the brake caliper piston
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REAR BRAKE