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
...
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:
Removing the handlebars
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Handlebar grip "1"
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar
and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the
grip off the handleb ...
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 ...
Cast wheels
To maximize the performance, durability,
and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage before
each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the wheel. ...