Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the front brake caliper
1. Check:
- Brake caliper pistons "1"
Rust/scratches/wear
Replace the
brake caliper assembly. - Brake caliper body "2"
Cracks/damage
Replace the brake
caliper assembly. - Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction
Blow out with
compressed air.
| WARNING Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled, replace the brake caliper piston dust seals and piston seals. |
2. Check:
- Brake caliper bracket
Cracks/damage
Replace.
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 ...
Assembling the front 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 ...
Other materials:
Disassembling the rear brake caliper
1. Remove:
Brake caliper piston "1"
Brake caliper piston dust seal "2"
Brake caliper piston seal "3"
a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint
opening "a" to force out the piston from the
brake caliper.
WARNING
Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag.
Be careful no ...
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 ...
Faulty front fork legs
Leaking oil
- Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube
- Cracked or damaged outer tube
- Improperly installed oil seal
- Damaged oil seal lip
- Incorrect oil level (high)
- Loose damper rod assembly bolt
- Damaged damper rod assembly bolt copper
washer
- Cracked or damaged front fork cap O-ring
M ...