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Yamaha YZF-R1(B) 2012 User Manual

Yamaha YZF-R1(B) 2012
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REAR BRAKE
4-52
WARNING
EWA14B1005
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston dust seal
and brake caliper piston seal.
2. Check:
Brake caliper bracket “1”
Cracks/damage Replace.
EAS22650
ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
WARNING
EWA14B1006
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 piston
seals 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:
Brake caliper “1”
(temporarily)
Washers
Brake hose “2”
Union bolt “3”
WARNING
EWA13530
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING” on page 2-49.
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.
2. Remove:
Brake caliper
3. Install:
Brake pads
(along with the brake pad shims)
Brake pad spring
Brake pad pin
Screw plug
Brake caliper
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
Rear brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Rear brake caliper bolt (front
side)
27 Nm (2.7 m·kgf, 19 ft·lbf)
Rear brake caliper bolt (rear
side)
22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
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Yamaha YZF-R1(B) 2012 Specifications

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BrandYamaha
ModelYZF-R1(B) 2012
CategoryMotorcycle
LanguageEnglish

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