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

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Rear brake / Assembling the rear 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 piston dust seal and piston seal to swell and distort.
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled, replace the brake caliper piston dust seal and piston seal.

Checking the rear brake caliper

1. Check: Brake caliper piston "1" Rust/scratches/wear Replace the brake caliper piston. Brake caliper cylinder "2" Scratches/wear Replace the brake caliper assembly. Brake ...

Installing the rear brake caliper

1. Install: Brake caliper "1" Copper washers Brake hose "2" Union bolt "3" WARNINGProper brake hose routing is essential to insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE ...

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Checking the clutch boss
1. Check: Clutch boss splines Damage/pitting/wear Replace the clutch boss. NOTE: Pitting on the clutch boss splines will cause erratic clutch operation. Checking the pressure plate 1. Check: Pressure plate Cracks/damage Replace. Checking the clutch push lever and short clutch push ...

Checking the cylinder and piston
1. Check: Piston wall Cylinder wall Vertical scratches Replace the cylinder, and replace the piston and piston rings as a set. 2. Measure: Piston-to-cylinder clearance a. Measure cylinder bore "C" with the cylinder bore gauge. NOTE: Measure cylinder bore "C" by takin ...

VInstalling the handlebars
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. 2. Install: Front brake master cylinder "1" Front brake master cylinder holder "2" Front brake light switch NOTE: Install the brake master cyl ...