Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Removing the front brake master cylinder
NOTE:
Before removing the front brake master cylinder, drain the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Disconnect:
- Front brake light switch
2. Remove:
- Brake hose union bolt
- Copper washers
- Brake hose
NOTE:
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a container under the master cylinder and the end of the brake hose.
Installing the front brake caliper
1. Install:
Brake caliper "1"
(temporarily)
Copper washers "2"
Brake hose "3"
Brake hose union bolt "4"
WARNINGProper brake hose routing is essential to
insure
safe vehi ...
Checking the front brake master cylinder
1. Check:
Brake master cylinder
Damage/scratches/wear Replace.
Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction Blow out with
compressed air.
2. Check:
Br ...
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 ...
Checking the front brake hose
1. Check:
Brake hose "1"
Cracks/damage/wear
Replace.
2. Check:
Brake hose holder "2"
Loose connection Tighten the
holder bolt.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake several times.
4. Check:
Brake hose
Brake fluid leakage Replace the
da ...
Checking the front fork
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
Inner tube
Damage/scratches Replace.
Oil seal
Oil leakage Replace.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Che ...