Yamaha Fz6 N Service Manual

FRONT BRAKE
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5. Check: Brake lever operation Soft or spongy feeling  → Bleed the brake 
system.
Refer to BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC 
BRAKE SYSTEM on page 3-26.
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REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER 
CYLINDER
NOTE:
Before removing the front brake master cylin-
der, drain the brake fluid from the entire brake 
system.
1. Disconnect:  Brake switch coupler
(from the brake switch)
2. Remove:  Union bolt “1”
 Copper washers “2”
 Brake hoses “3”
NOTE:
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a...

FRONT BRAKE
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EAS22520
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE MAS-
TER CYLINDER
WARNING
EWA13520
 Before installation, all internal brake com-ponents should be cleaned and lubricated 
with clean or new brake fluid.
 Never use solvents on internal brake 
components.
1. Install:  Master cylinder kit
 Circlip 
EAS22530
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER 
CYLINDER
1. Install: Brake master cylinder “1”
NOTE:
 Install the brake master cylinder holder with the “UP” mark facing up.
 Align the end of the brake...

FRONT BRAKE
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boiling point of the brake fluid and could 
cause vapor lock.
CAUTION:
ECA13540
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces 
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean 
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
4. Bleed: Brake system Refer to BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC 
BRAKE SYSTEM on page 3-26.
5. Check:  Brake fluid level Below the minimum level mark “c”  → Add 
the recommended brake fluid to the proper 
level.
Refer to CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID 
LEVEL on page 3-24.
6. Check:  Brake lever...

REAR BRAKE
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REAR BRAKE
Removing the rear brake pads 
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks1 Screw plug 1
2 Brake pad pin 1
3 Rear brake caliper 1
4 Brake pad shim 4
5 Brake pad 2
6 Brake screw 1
7 Brake pad spring 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. 

REAR BRAKE
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Removing the rear brake master cylinder
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty RemarksBrake fluid Drain.
Refer to BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC 
BRAKE SYSTEM on page 3-26.
1 Brake fluid reservoir cap 1
2 Rear brake fluid reservoir diaphragm holder 1
3 Rear brake fluid reservoir diaphragm 1
4 Brake fluid reservoir 1
5 Brake fluid reservoir hose 1
6 Union bolt 1
7 Copper washer 1
8 Brake hose 1
9 Rear brake master cylinder 1 For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. 

REAR BRAKE
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Disassembling the rear brake master cylinder
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks1 Dust boot 1
2 Circlip 1
3 Brake master cylinder kit 1
4Spring 1
5 Brake master cylinder body 1 For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. 

REAR BRAKE
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Removing the rear brake caliper
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty RemarksBrake fluid Drain.
Refer to BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC 
BRAKE SYSTEM on page 3-26.
1 Union bolt 1
2 Copper washer 2
3 Brake hose 1
4 Rear brake caliper 1 For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. 

REAR BRAKE
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Disassembling the rear brake caliper
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks1 Screw plug 1
2 Brake pad pin 1
3 Brake pad 2
4 Brake pad shim 4
5 Brake pad spring 1
6 Brake caliper piston 1
7 Brake caliper piston seal 2
8 Bleed screw 1 For assembly, reverse the disassembly pro-
cedure. 

REAR BRAKE
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EAS22560
INTRODUCTION
WARNING
EWA14100
Disc brake components rarely require dis-
assembly. Therefore, always follow these 
preventive measures:
 Never disassemble brake components unless absolutely necessary.
 If any connection on the hydraulic brake 
system is disconnected, the entire brake 
system must be disassembled, drained, 
cleaned, properly filled, and bled after 
reassembly.
 Never use solvents on internal brake  components.
 Use only clean or new brake fluid for  cleaning...

REAR BRAKE
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b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper 
with your finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
d. Install a new brake pad shim “3” onto each  new brake pad “4”.
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3. Install:
 Brake caliper
 Brake pad pin
 Screw plug
4. Check:  Brake fluid level Below the minimum level mark “a”  → Add 
the recommended brake fluid to the proper 
level.
Refer to CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID 
LEVEL on page 3-24. 5. Check:
 Brake pedal...