Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Replacing the front brake pads
NOTE:
When replacing the brake pads, it is not necessary to disconnect the brake hose or disassemble the brake caliper.
1. Measure:
- Brake pad wear limit "a"
Out of specification
Replace
the brake pads as a set.
2. Install:
- Brake pad support
- Brake pad spring
- Brake pads
NOTE:
Always install new brake pads, a new brake pad spring and a new brake pad support as a set.
a. Connect a clear plastic hose "1" tightly to the bleed screw "2". Put the other end of the hose into an open container.
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper with your fingers.
c. Tighten the bleed screw. 
d. Install new brake pad support, a new brake pad spring and new brake pads.
NOTE:
The arrow mark "a" on the brake pad spring must point in the direction of disc rotation.
3. Install:
- Brake pad pin
- Brake pad clips
- Front brake caliper
4. Check:
- Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add
the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL" on page 3-18.
5. Check:
- Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling
Bleed
the brake system.Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-20.
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
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Removing the front brake caliper
NOTE:
Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
Brake hose union bolt "1"
Copper washers "2"
Brake hose "3"
NOTE:
Put the en ...
Other materials:
Measuring the compression pressure
NOTE:
Insufficient compression pressure will result in a
loss of performance.
1. Measure:
Valve clearance
Out of specification →Adjust.
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE"
on page 3-3.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes,
and then turn it off.
3. Remove:
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Checking the bulbs and bulb sockets
NOTE:
Do not check any of the lights that use LEDs.
Check each bulb and bulb socket for damage or
wear, proper connections, and also for continuity
between the terminals.
Damage/wear Repair or replace
the bulb,
bulb socket or both.
Improperly connected Properly
connect.
No c ...
Checking the fid (fast idle solenoid)
1. Disconnect:
FID (fast idle solenoid) coupler
2. Check:
FID (fast idle solenoid) resistance
a. Disconnect the FID (fast idle solenoid) coupler
from the FID.
b. Connect the pocket tester ( × 10)
to the terminals
of the FID (fast idle solenoid).
Positive tester probe ...