Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the front brake pads

The following procedure applies to all of the brake pads.

1. Operate the brake.

2. Check:

  • Front brake pad Wear indicator grooves "a" have almost disappeared
    Replace the brake pads as a set.

    Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-17.

Checking the front brake pads


    Checking the brake fluid level
    1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. NOTE: Place the vehicle on a suitable stand. Make sure the vehicle is upright. 2. Check: Brake fluid level Below the minimum level mark "a" → ...

    Checking the rear brake pads
    The following procedure applies to all of the brake pads. 1. Operate the brake. 2. Check: Rear brake pad Wear indicator groove "a" has almost disappeared Replace the brake pads as a set. ...

    Other materials:

    Removing the starter clutch
    1. Remove: Starter clutch bolts "1" NOTE: While holding the generator rotor "2" with the sheave holder "3", remove the starter clutch bolts. Do not allow the sheave holder to touch the projection on the generator rotor. ...

    Checking the drive chain
    1. Measure: 15-link section "a" of the drive chain Out of specification Replace the drive chain. a. Measure the length "a" between the inner sides of the pins and the length "b" between the outer sides of the pins on a 15-link section of the drive chain as shown in the illustration. ...

    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 ...

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