FRONT BRAKE
4-17
b. Remove the brake caliper piston dust seal
and the brake caliper piston seal.
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EAS1SL5142
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
1. Check:
• Brake caliper piston “1”
Rust/scratches/wear
Replace the brake
caliper piston.
• Brake caliper cylinder “2”
Scratches/wear
Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
• Brake caliper body “3”
Cracks/damage
Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction
Blow out with compressed
air.
EWA13600
WARNING
When the brake caliper is disassembled, re-
place the brake caliper piston seal and the
brake caliper piston dust seal with new
ones.
2. Check:
• Brake caliper bracket
Crack/damage
Replace.
EAS1SL5143
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALI-
PER
EWA13620
WARNING
• Before installation, clean and lubricate the
internal parts. Use new brake fluid for
cleaning and lubricating.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
• When the brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seal and
the brake caliper piston dust seal with new
ones.
EAS1SL5144
INSTALLING THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON
1. Clean:
• Brake caliper
• Brake caliper piston seal
• Brake caliper piston dust seal
• Brake caliper piston
Use brake fluid for cleaning.
2. Install:
• Brake caliper piston seals “1”
• Brake caliper piston dust seal “2”
EWA33DD033
WARNING
Always use new brake caliper piston seal
and brake caliper piston dust seal.
TIP
• Apply the silicone grease on the brake caliper
piston seal and brake caliper piston dust seal.
• Fit the brake caliper piston seal and the brake
caliper piston dust seal into the grooves in the
brake caliper correctly.
2
1
1
3
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
New
New
1
1
2
2
Summary of Contents for YZ450FF 1SL-28199-11
Page 6: ...EAS1SL5006 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A YZ MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY...
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Page 38: ...CLEANING AND STORAGE 1 26...
Page 66: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 27...
Page 68: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 29...
Page 70: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 31...
Page 72: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 33 EAS1SL5066 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM...
Page 74: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 35...
Page 76: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 37...
Page 78: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 39...
Page 80: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 41...
Page 82: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 43...
Page 122: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 38...
Page 135: ...REAR WHEEL 4 11 1 2...
Page 192: ...CHAIN DRIVE 4 68...
Page 278: ...WATER PUMP 6 7...
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Page 297: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 7 2 AC magneto 3 Rectifier regulator 4 Joint connector 5 Condenser...
Page 299: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 9...
Page 325: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 35...
Page 326: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 36 EAS1SL5334 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS EAS1SL5335 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 328: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 38 EAS1SL5336 CHECKING THE SWITCHES B Y P Sb 2 1...
Page 329: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 39 1 Engine stop switch 2 Neutral switch...
Page 344: ...LIST OF SELF DIAGNOSTIC AND FAIL SAFE ACTIONS 9 7...