Yamaha XP500, Service Manual

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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
2. Install:
• brake caliper piston
1
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 pis-
ton with the brake caliper body as shown in the
illustration.
1
a
1
b
3. Install:
• brake caliper bracket
4. Install:
• brake caliper
1
(temporarily)
• copper washers
• brake hose
2
• union bolt
3
WARNING
_
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING” in chapter 2.
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper, make sure the brake pipe
touches the projection
a
on the brake cali-
per.
5. Remove:
• brake caliper
T
R
.
.
40 Nm (4.0 m · kg, 29 ft · lb)
a
1
3
2
New
T
R
.
.
30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)