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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Assembling the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs. WARNING Make sure the oil levels in both front fork legs are equal. Uneven oil levels can result in poor handling and a loss of stability. NOTE: When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to rep ...

Checking the friction plates
The following procedure applies to all of the friction plates. 1. Check: Friction plate Damage/wear Replace the friction plates as a set. 2. Measure: Friction plate thickness Out of specification Replace the friction plates as a set. NOTE: Measure the friction plate ...

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 ...