Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the rear brake master cylinder
1. Check:
- Brake master cylinder
Damage/scratches/wear
Replace. - Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction
Blow out with
compressed air.
2. Check:
Brake master cylinder kit
Damage/scratches/wear Replace.
3. Check:
- Brake fluid reservoir
Cracks/damage Replace.
- Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm
Cracks/damage Replace.
4. Check:
- Brake hoses
Cracks/damage/wear
Replace.
Removing the rear brake master cylinder
NOTE:
Before removing the rear brake master cylinder,
drain the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Disconnect:
Rear brake light switch coupler
2. Loosen:
Rear brake light switc ...
Assembling the rear brake master cylinder
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.
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Other materials:
Checking the brake fluid level
Front brake
Front brake
Minimum level mark
Rear brake
Rear brake
Minimum level mark
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly causing
it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark an ...
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
Place the motorcycle on the sidestand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
Shift the transmission in ...
Checking the rectifier/regulator
1. Check:
Rectifier/regulator output voltage
Out of specification → Replace the
rectifier/
regulator.
a. Set the engine tachometer to the spark plug
lead.
b. Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
rectifier/regulator coupler as shown.
Positive tester probe
red "1"
Negat ...