Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the rear brake disc
1. Remove:
- Rear wheel Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-12.
2. Check:
- Brake disc Damage/galling → Replace.
3. Measure:
Brake disc deflection Out of specification → Correct the brake disc deflection or replace the brake disc.
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISC" on page 4-21. 
4. Measure:
Brake disc thickness Measure the brake disc thickness at a few different locations.
Out of specification → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISC" on page 4-21. 
5. Adjust:
- Brake disc deflection
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISC" on page 4-21.
6. Install:
- Rear wheel Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-12.
Introduction
WARNINGDisc brake components rarely require
disassembly.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:
Never disassemble brake components unless
absolutely necessa ...
Replacing the rear brake pads
NOTE:
When replacing the brake pads, it is not necessary
to disconnect the brake hose or disassemble
the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
Brake pads
Brake pad spring
NOTE:
To remove the inner b ...
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 ...
Bleeding the hydraulic brake system
WARNINGBleed the hydraulic brake system whenever:
the system is disassembled.
a brake hose is loosened, disconnected or
replaced.
the brake fluid level is very low.
brake operation is faulty.
NOTE:
Be careful not to spill any brake fluid or allow
th ...
Tachometer
Tachometer
Tachometer
Tachometer red zone
The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
When the key is turned to "ON", the tachometer
needle will sweep once
across the r/min range and then return
to zero r/min ...