7-38
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
CHAS
WARNING
New
30 Nm (3.0 m
kg)
WARNING
CAUTION:
40 Nm (4.0 m
kg)
7 Nm (0.7 m
kg)
EAS00640
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
1. Install:
brake caliper
1
(temporarily)
copper washers
brake hose
2
union bolt
3
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING”.
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper
1
, make sure that the brake
pipe
a
touches the projection
b
on the
brake caliper.
2. Remove:
brake caliper
3. Install:
brake pads
brake pad spring
brake caliper
brake hose holder
Refer to “REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE
PADS”.
Summary of Contents for 1999 YZF-R6
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Page 9: ...GEN INFO 1 ...
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Page 47: ...2 21 TIGHTENING TORQUES SPEC Crankcase tightening sequence ...
Page 52: ...2 26 OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS SPEC 1 Exhaust camshaft 2 Intake camshaft 3 Oil filter 4 Oil cooler ...
Page 53: ...2 27 OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS SPEC 1 Cylinder head 2 Crankshaft ...
Page 54: ...2 28 OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS SPEC 1 Main axle 2 Oil delivery pipe 3 driveaxle ...
Page 55: ...2 29 1 Radiator 2 Radiator fan 3 Oil cooler COOLANT FLOW DIAGRAMS SPEC COOLANT FLOW DIAGRAMS ...
Page 56: ...2 30 COOLANT FLOW DIAGRAMS SPEC 1 Thermostat housing 2 Thermostat 3 Radiator 4 Therm ...
Page 58: ...2 32 1 Radiator 2 Radiator fan switch 3 Radiator fan COOLANT FLOW DIAGRAMS SPEC ...
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