Yamaha YZFR6V User Manual

REAR BRAKE
4-37
EAS22670
INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
1. Install:
• Rear brake caliper “1”
(temporarily)
• Copper washers
• Rear brake hose “2”
• Rear brake hose union bolt “3”
WARNING
EWA13530
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation. Refer to “CABLE
ROUTING” on page 2-47.
CAUTION:
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:
• Rear brake caliper
3. Install:
• Rear brake pads
• Brake pad springs
• Brake pad pin
• Rear brake caliper
Refer to “REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE
PADS” on page 4-34.
4. Fill:
• Brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
WARNING
EWA13090
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake fluids
may result in a harmful chemical reaction,
leading to poor brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
CAUTION:
ECA13540
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up
any spilt brake fluid immediately.
5. Bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” on page 3-24.
6. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark “a” → Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” on page 3-22.
7. Check:
• Brake pedal operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake sys-
tem.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” on page 3-24.
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Rear brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
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Rear brake caliper bolt (M12)
27 Nm (2.7 m·kg, 19 ft·lb)
Rear brake caliper bolt (M8)
22 Nm (2.2 m·kg, 16 ft·lb)
LOCTITE
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New
3
b
2
a
1
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
a

Yamaha YZFR6V Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	YZFR6V
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English