Yamaha 2014 MT-07 Service Manual

FRONT BRAKE
4-44
EAS30172
DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Remove:
• Brake caliper pistons “1”
• Brake caliper piston dust seals “2”
• Brake caliper piston seals “3”
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a. Secure the right side brake caliper pistons
with a piece of wood “a”.
b. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint
opening “b” to force out the left side pistons
from the brake caliper.
WARNING
EWA17060
• Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
tons.
• Do not loosen the bolts “4”.
c. Remove the brake caliper piston dust seals
and brake caliper piston seals.
d. Repeat the previous steps to force out the
right side pistons from the brake caliper.
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EAS30173
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Check:
• Brake caliper pistons “1”
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the brake
caliper pistons.
• Brake caliper cylinders “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
EWA13611
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston dust seals
and brake caliper piston seals.
A. Left side
B. Right side
2
4
B
1
1 1
2
3
2
3
a
b
4
Recommended brake component
replacement schedule
Brake pads If necessary
Piston seals Every two years
Piston dust seals Every two years
Brake hoses Every four years
Brake fluid
Every two years and
whenever the brake is
disassembled
2
3
1
1

Yamaha 2014 MT-07 Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	2014 MT-07
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English