Yamaha YZF-R6RC Automobile User Manual


 
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FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
CHAS
WARNING
28 Nm (2.8 mSkg, 20 ftSlb)
23 Nm (2.3 mSkg, 17 ftSlb)
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg, 22 ftSlb)
WARNING
CAUTION:
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
REAR BRAKE CALIPER
SBefore installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
SNever use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
SWhenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
1. Install:
Sbrake caliper
1
(front)
(rear)
Sbrake pad pin
Sscrew plug
Scopper washers
New
Sbrake hose
2
Sunion 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, make sure that the brake pipe
a
touches the projection
b
on the brake
caliper.
2. Fill:
Sbrake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4