Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Introduction

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Front brake / Introduction

WARNING

Disc brake components rarely require disassembly.

Therefore, always follow these preventive measures:

Never disassemble brake components unless absolutely necessary.
If any connection on the hydraulic brake system is disconnected, the entire brake system must be disassembled, drained, cleaned, properly filled, and bled after reassembly.
Never use solvents on internal brake components.
Use only clean or new brake fluid for cleaning brake components.
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
Avoid brake fluid coming into contact with the eyes as it can cause serious injury.
FIRST AID FOR BRAKE FLUID ENTERING THE EYES:
Flush with water for 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention.

Checking the front brake disc

1. Remove: Front wheel Refer to "FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-6. 2. Check: Brake disc Damage/galling Replace. 3. Measure: Brake disc deflection Out of specification Correct the b ...

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Checking the camshaft
1. Check: Camshaft lobes Blue discoloration/pitting/scratches Replace the camshaft. 2. Measure: Camshaft lobe dimensions "a" and "b" Out of specification Replace the camshaft. 3. Check: Camshaft oil passage Obstruction Blow out with compressed air. ...

Chassis tightening torques
NOTE: First, tighten the lower ring nut to approximately 48 Nm (4.8 m.kg, 35 ft.lb) with a torque wrench, then loosen the lower ring nut completely. Retighten the lower ring nut to 13 Nm (1.3 m.kg, 9.4 ft.lb) with a torque wrench. ...

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. ...