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 ...

Other materials:

Coolant
The coolant level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the coolant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. To check the coolant level Place the vehicle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. TIP ...

Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts
The following procedure applies to all of the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts. 1. Check: Rocker arm Damage/wear Replace. 2. Check: Rocker arm shaft Blue discoloration/excessive wear/pitting/ scratches Replace or check the lubrication system. 3. Measure: Rocke ...

Checking the diode
1. Check: Diode Out of specification Replace. NOTE: The pocket tester or the analog pocket tester readings are shown in the following table. a. Disconnect the diode from the wire harness. b. Connect the pocket tester ( × 1) to the diode terminals as shown. c. Check the diod ...