Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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 caliper body "3"
Cracks/damage
Replace the
brake caliper assembly. - Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)Obstruction
Blow out with compressed air.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.
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 pisto ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Removing the handlebars
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Handlebar grip "1"
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar
and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the
grip off the handleb ...
Checking the clutch boss
1. Check:
Clutch boss splines
Damage/pitting/wear Replace the
clutch
boss.
NOTE:
Pitting on the clutch boss splines will cause erratic
clutch operation.
Checking the pressure plate
1. Check:
Pressure plate
Cracks/damage Replace.
Checking the clutch push lever and short clutch push ...
Faulty clutch
Clutch slips
1. Clutch
Improperly assembled clutch
Improperly adjusted clutch cable
Loose or fatigued clutch spring
Worn friction plate
Worn clutch plate
2. Engine oil
Incorrect oil level
Incorrect oil viscosity (low)
Deteriorated oil
Clutch drags
1. Clutch
Unevenly t ...