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 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:
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 ...
Adjusting the brake pedal free play
Adjusting the brake pedal free play
Brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should measure
3.5-4.5 mm (0.14-0.18 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal free play and, if necessary, have
a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
WARNING
An incorrect brake pedal free play
in ...
Checking the front and rear brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
Front brake pads
Remove the front brake caliper by
removing the bolts.
Bolt
Brake caliper
Lining thickness
Check each front br ...