brake YAMAHA TT600RE 2004 Owner's Guide

FRONT BRAKE
4-8
CHAS
FRONT BRAKE
BRAKE PAD
Order Job name/Part name Q.ty Remarks Brake pad removal Remove the parts in order.
1 Brake caliper screw 2
2 Brake caliper 1
3 Pad pin retainer 2 Refer to “BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT”
4 Pad pin 1 section.
5 Brake pad 2
6 Pad spring 2
Reverse the removal procedure for instal-
lation.
25 Nm (2.5 m•kg)
6
3
54
1
2
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Brake components must not be disassembled.
The builder declines every responsibility after
brake components disassembly (brake master
cylinder or brake caliper) or in case of use of
non original parts.
DO NOT:
•Remove brake components from the
motorcycle unless is absolutely necessary.
•Use solvents on internal brake compo-
nents.
•Use brake fluid already used for bleeding.
•Allow brake fluid to come into contact with
the eyes as it may cause injury.
•Allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted or plastic parts as it may damage
them.
•Disconnect any hydraulic connection, other-
wise the whole system must be disassem-
bled, drained, cleaned, then properly filled
and bled after reassembly.
CAUTION:
NOTE:
It is unnecessary to disassemble the brake hose
to replace the pads.
NOTE:
•If you replace the pads, also replace the
springs.
•If one of the two pads has to be replaced
because it is worn, replace both.
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT
1. Remove:
•Caliper bracket fastening screws (1)
(deplace the caliper)
2. Remove:
•Pin retainers (2)
•Pad fastening pin (3)
•Brake pads (4)
•Pad springs (5)
•Caliper bracket (6)
Wear limit (a): 3.7 mm
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3. Lubricate:
•Guide pins (1)
4. Install:
•Pin bracket (2) (on the caliper body (3))
NOTE:
Fit the rubber protections (4) when installing the
caliper body. Lithium-base grease
5. Install:
•Pad springs (1) (new)
•Brake pads (2) (new)
•Pad fastening pin (3)
•Pin retainers (4)
6. Check:
•Level of brake fluid in reservoir.
See section “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
INSPECTION” in CHAPTER 3.
(a) Lower minimum level “MIN”
7. Check:
•Brake lever operation
Lever soft and spongy ➔Bleed air from
brake circuit.
See section “AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM)” in CHAPTER 3.
Installation procedure:
•Connect the hose (1) firmly to the caliper
bleeder screw (2). Place the other end of the
hose in an open container.
•Loosen the caliper bleeder screw and push
the pistons into the caliper with your finger.
•Retighten the bleeder screw (2).
Caliper bleeder screw: 14 Nm (1.4 mkg)
Caliper fastening screw: 25 Nm (2.5 kgm)
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•Install the (new) brake pads and (new)
springs.
•Fit the pad fastening pin well into its housing
by hammering with a punch with a suitable
diameter.
•Install the (new) pin retainers.
•Install the caliper and screws.
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MASTER CYLINDER
Order Job name/Part name Q.ty Remarks Master cylinder removal Remove the parts in order.
Brake fluid Drain.
1 Rear view mirror (right)/ Master cylinder bracket 1/1
2 Brake lever 1
3 Brake switch 1
4 Union bolt 1
5 Plain washer 2 Refer to “MASTER CYLINDER INSTAL-
6 Brake hose 1 LATION” section.
7 Master cylinder 1 Reverse the removal procedure for instal-
lation.
26
4
7
1
9 Nm (0.9 m•kg)
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg)
3
5
New
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FRONT BRAKE
4-12
CHAS
Order Job name/Part name Q.ty Remarks Master cylinder disassembly Remove the parts in order.
1 Reservoir cap 1
2 Diaphragm 1
3 Master cylinder boot 1 Refer to “MASTER CYLINDER ASSEM-
4 Circlip 1 BLY” section.
5 Master cylinder assembly 1
6 Spring 2 Reverse the disassembly procedure for
assembly.
1.5 Nm (0.15 m•kg)
6
3
5
4
1
2
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MASTER CYLINDER INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
•Master cylinder assembly
Wear/scratches ➔Replace the master
cylinder assembly.
•Master cylinder body
Cracks/damage ➔Replace the master
cylinder assembly.
•Fluid delivery passage
(master cylinder)
Obstruction ➔Clean with a jet of com-
pressed air.
2. Inspect:
•Master cylinder piston unit (1)
Scratches/wear/damage ➔Replace the
master cylinder assembly.
3. Inspect:
•Diaphragm
Wear/damage ➔Replace.
4. Inspect:
•Brake hose
Cracks/wear/damage ➔Replace.
MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
WARNING
•All internal brake components should be
cleaned and lubricated with new brake fluid
only before installation.
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
•In case of non correct operation of the
brake master cylinder, replace the master
cylinder assembly.
1. Install:
•Spring (1)
•Master cylinder (2)
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2. Install:
•Circlip (1)
•Master cylinder boot (2)
MASTER CYLINDER INSTALLATION
1. Install:
•Master cylinder (1)
•Master cylinder bracket (2)
Screw (master cylinder bracket): 9 Nm (0.9 mkg)
2. Install:
•Plain washer (1) (new)
•Brake hose (2)
•Union bolt (3)
Union bolt (brake hose): 20 Nm (2.0 mkg)
NOTE:
•When tightening the union bolt be sure to put
the brake hose in the correct position.
•Check that the brake hose has stayed in the
correct position. Adjust if necessary.
WARNING
•Check that the brake hose routing is as
described. Refer to “CABLE ROUTING”
section.
•Always use new plain washers.
3. Fill:
•Brake fluid reservoir
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
2
3
1
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Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
CAUTION:
WARNING
•Use only designated quality brake fluid.
Otherwise, the rubber seals may deterio-
rate, causing leakage and poor brake per-
formance.
•Refill with the same type of brake fluid:
mixing fluids may result in a harmful chem-
ical reaction and lead to poor perform-
ance.
•Be careful that water does not enter the
significantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid may result in vapor lock.
4. Air bleed:
•Brake system
Refer to “AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM)” section in CHAPTER 3.
5. Inspect:
•Brake fluid level
Lower than “MIN” mark ➔Fill.
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION”
section in CHAPTER 3.
(a) Minimum level mark “MIN”
6. Install:
•Diaphragm (1)
•Master cylinder cap (2)
•Screw (3) (cap) Screw (master cylinder cap): 1.5 Nm (0.15 mkg)
a
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CHAS
BRAKE CALIPER
Order Job name/Part name Q.ty Remarks Caliper removal Remove the parts in order.
Brake fluid Drain.
1 Union bolt 1
2 Plain washer 2
3 Brake hose 1 Refer to “CALIPER INSTALLATION” sec-
4 Caliper support bolt 2 tion
5 Caliper assembly 1 Reverse the removal procedure for instal-
lation.
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg)
2
5
1
25 Nm (2.5 m•kg)
3
4
New
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4-17
Order Job name/Part name Q.ty Remarks Caliper disassembly Remove the parts in order.
Brake pad Refer to “BRAKE PAD” section.
1 Pad spring 2
2 Caliper piston 2
3 Dust seal 2 Refer to “BRAKE CALIPER DISASSEM-
4 Piston seal 2 BLY/ASSEMBLY” section.
5 Bleed screw 1 Refer the disassembly procedure for as-
sembly.
2
5
14 Nm (1.4 m•kg)
3
4
1
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