Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the rear brake pads
The following procedure applies to all of the brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
- Rear brake pad
Wear indicator groove "a" has almost disappeared
Replace the brake pads as a set.Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-28.
Checking the front brake pads
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
Front brake pad
Wear indicator grooves "a" have almost disappeared
Replace the brake pads as a ...
Checking the front brake hose
1. Check:
Brake hose "1"
Cracks/damage/wear
Replace.
2. Check:
Brake hose holder "2"
Loose connection Tighten the
holder bolt.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply ...
Other materials:
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 they will cause the brake caliper
piston dust seal and piston seal to swell
and distort.
...
Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
vehicle upright.
TIP
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
WARNING
The vehicl ...
Checking the valve springs
The following procedure applies to all of the
valve springs.
1. Measure:
Valve spring free length "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
2. Measure:
Compressed valve spring force "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
b. Installed length
3. ...