Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Assembling the rear brake caliper

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Rear brake / Assembling the rear brake caliper

WARNING

Before installation, all internal brake components should be cleaned and lubricated with clean or new brake fluid.
Never use solvents on internal brake components as they will cause the brake caliper piston dust seal and piston seal to swell and distort.
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled, replace the brake caliper piston dust seal and piston seal.

Checking the rear brake caliper

1. Check: Brake caliper piston "1" Rust/scratches/wear Replace the brake caliper piston. Brake caliper cylinder "2" Scratches/wear Replace the brake caliper assembly. Brake ...

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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Removing the cylinder head
1. Align: "I" mark "a" on the generator rotor (with the stationary pointer "b" on the generator cover) a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise. b. When the piston is at TDC on the compression stroke, align the "I" mark "c" on the camshaft sprocket with the mark "d" on the cylinder h ...

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: ...

Checking the shift shaft
1. Check: Shift shaft Bends/damage/wear Replace. Shift shaft spring Damage/wear Replace. Checking the stopper lever 1. Check: Stopper lever Bends/damage Replace. Roller turns roughly Replace the stopper lever. Stopper lever spring Damage/wear Replace. ...