Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Assembling the front brake caliper

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Front brake / Assembling the front brake caliper

WARNING

Before installation, all internal brake components should be cleaned and lubricated with clean or new brake fluid.
Never use solvents on internal brake components as they will cause the brake caliper dust seals and piston seals to swell and distort.

Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled, replace the brake caliper dust seals and piston seals.

Checking the front brake caliper

1. Check: Brake caliper pistons "1" Rust/scratches/wear Replace the brake caliper assembly. Brake caliper body "2" Cracks/damage Replace the brake caliper assembly. Brake f ...

Installing the front brake caliper

1. Install: Brake caliper "1" (temporarily) Copper washers "2" Brake hose "3" Brake hose union bolt "4" WARNINGProper brake hose routing is essential to insure safe vehi ...

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Assembling the front wheel
1. Install: Wheel bearings Oil seal a. Install the new wheel bearings and oil seal in the reverse order of disassembly. CAUTION:Do not contact the wheel bearing inner race "1" or balls "2". Contact should be made only with the outer race "3". NOTE: Use a socket " ...

Removing the rear brake master cylinder
NOTE: Before removing the rear brake master cylinder, drain the brake fluid from the entire brake system. 1. Disconnect: Rear brake light switch coupler 2. Loosen: Rear brake light switch "1" 3. Remove: Rear brake master cylinder bolts Rear brake master cylinder 4. Remove: ...

Assembling the water pump
1. Install: Water pump seal "1" (into the water pump housing "2") CAUTION:Never lubricate the water pump seal surface with oil or grease. NOTE: Install the water pump seal with the special tools. Install the water pump seal with the special tools to the specifi ...