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:
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 ...
Unstable handling
Handlebars
- Bent or improperly installed right handlebar
- Bent or improperly installed left handlebar
1. Steering head components
- Improperly installed upper bracket
- Improperly installed lower bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)
- Bent steering stem
- Damaged ball bearing or bearing ...
Bearings and oil seals
Install bearings "1" and oil seals "2" so that the
manufacturer's marks or numbers are visible.
When installing oil seals "1", lubricate the oil seal
lips with a light coat of lithium-soap-based
grease. Oil bearings liberally when installing, if
appropriate.
CAUTION:Do not spin th ...