OK, I admit it. I can put fuel in and lube the chain. Not much else. But in changing my pads recently and cleaning the front caliper it became apparent that one piston is slow to come out, and won't retract as far as the other at all. A mate reckons it's time for new seals. My local Yam dealer is booked up for 3 weeks so it's time for muggins to dive in and service the caliper!

Armed with a new set of seals from Motorworks, a Haynes manual, a big hammer and a dunce's hat, I'm ready to dive in.

This thread is for me to ask stupid questions.

Stupid question no.1. I need to remove the caliper completely. What's the normal thing to do with the brake hose? Clamp it? Just let the whole thing drain out into an old bottle? Or is there some other way to not waste all the brake fluid and avoid the faff of a complete refill and bleed.

Thanks and apologies in advance.