Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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
brake disc deflection or replace the brake disc.
a. Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the front wheel is elevated.
b. Before measuring the front brake disc deflection, turn the handlebar to the left or right to ensure that the front wheel is stationary.
c. Remove the brake caliper.
d. Hold the dial gauge at a right angle against the brake disc surface.
e. Measure the deflection 1.5 mm (0.06 in) below the edge of the brake disc.
4. Measure:
- Brake disc thickness
Measure the brake disc thickness at a few different
locations.
Out of specification
Replace.
5. Adjust:
- Brake disc deflection
a. Remove the brake disc.
b. Rotate the brake disc by one bolt hole.
c. Install the brake disc.
NOTE:
Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages and in a crisscross pattern.
d. Measure the brake disc deflection.
e. If out of specification, repeat the adjustment steps until the brake disc deflection is within specification.
f. If the brake disc deflection cannot be brought within specification, replace the brake disc.
6. Install:
- Front wheel Refer to "FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-6.
Introduction
WARNINGDisc brake components rarely require
disassembly.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:
Never disassemble brake components unless
absolutely necessa ...
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
...
Other materials:
Installing the rear wheel (disc)
1. Install:
Rear brake disc
NOTE:
Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages and in a
crisscross pattern.
2. Check:
Rear brake disc
Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE
DISC" on page 4-33.
3. Lubricate:
Rear wheel axle
Contact surface of rear wheel hub and rear
wheel
Whee ...
Special tools
The following special tools are necessary for complete and accurate tune-up
and assembly. Use only
the appropriate special tools as this will help prevent damage caused by the use
of inappropriate tools
or improvised techniques. Special tools, part numbers or both may differ
depending on the ...
Checking the diode
1. Check:
Diode
Out of specification Replace.
NOTE:
The pocket tester or the analog pocket tester
readings are shown in the following table.
a. Disconnect the diode from the wire harness.
b. Connect the pocket tester ( × 1)
to the diode
terminals as shown.
c. Check the diod ...