Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Removing the rear brake master cylinder
NOTE:
Before removing the rear brake master cylinder, drain the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Disconnect:
- Rear brake light switch coupler
2. Loosen:
- Rear brake light switch "1"
3. Remove:
- Rear brake master cylinder bolts
- Rear brake master cylinder
4. Remove:
- Rear brake light switch "1"
- Copper washers "2"
- Brake hose "3"
NOTE:
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a container under the master cylinder and the end of the brake hose.
Installing the rear brake caliper
1. Install:
Brake caliper "1"
Copper washers
Brake hose "2"
Union bolt "3"
WARNINGProper brake hose routing is essential to
insure
safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE
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Checking the rear 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:
Brake ...
Other materials:
Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur during
operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
repre ...
Removing the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Loosen:
Handlebar pinch bolt "1"
Handlebar bolt "2"
Upper bracket ...
Supporting the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand upright.
Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A ...