Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Disassembling the rear brake caliper
1. Remove:
- Brake caliper piston "1"
- Brake caliper piston dust seal "2"
- Brake caliper piston seal "3"
a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint opening "a" to force out the piston from the brake caliper.
WARNING
- Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag.
Be careful not to get injured when the piston is expelled from the brake caliper.
- Never try to pry out the brake caliper piston.
b. Remove the brake caliper piston seal and dust seal.
Removing the rear brake caliper
NOTE:
Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
Union bolt "1"
Copper washers "2"
Brake hose "3"
NOTE:
Put the end of th ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Adjusting the drive chain slack
NOTE:
The drive chain slack must be checked at the
tightest point on the chain.
CAUTION:A drive chain that is too tight will
overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one that
is too loose can skip and damage the swingarm
or cause an accident. Therefore, keep
the drive ...
Installing the exhaust assembly
1. Install:
Exhaust assembly "1"
Exhaust pipe nuts "2"
Exhaust assembly bolts "3" "4"
NOTE:
Do not fully tighten the nuts and bolts.
2. Tighten:
Exhaust pipe nuts "2"
Exhaust assembly bolt "4"
Exhaust assembly bolt "3"
...
Checking the shift shaft
1. Check:
Shift shaft
Bends/damage/wear Replace.
Shift shaft spring
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the stopper lever
1. Check:
Stopper lever
Bends/damage Replace.
Roller turns roughly Replace
the stopper
lever.
Stopper lever spring
Damage/wear Replace.
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