Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Installing the rear brake caliper

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Rear brake / Installing the rear brake caliper

1. Install:

Brake caliper "1"

Copper washers
Brake hose "2"
Union bolt "3"

WARNING

Proper brake hose routing is essential to insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-33.

CAUTION:

When installing the brake hose onto the brake caliper, be sure to position the brake pipe "a" into the slot "b" in the brake caliper.

Installing the rear brake caliper

2. Install:

Brake pad spring
Brake pads
Brake pad retaining bolts
Rear brake caliper Refer to "REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE PADS" on page 4-33.

3. Install:

Rear wheel Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-12.

4. Fill:

Brake fluid reservoir (with the specified amount of the recommended brake fluid)

WARNING

Use only the designated brake fluid. Other brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and poor brake performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid that is already in the system. Mixing brake fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction, leading to poor brake performance.
When refilling, be careful that water does not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.

CAUTION:

Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up any spilt brake fluid immediately.

5. Bleed:

Brake system Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-20.

6. Check:

Brake fluid level Below the minimum level mark "a"
Add the recommended brake fluid to the proper level.

Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL" on page 3-18.

Installing the rear brake caliper

7. Check:

Brake pedal operation Soft or spongy feeling Bleed
the brake system.

Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-20.

Assembling the rear brake caliper

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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 ...

Other materials:

Removing the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs. 1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. 2. Loosen: Handlebar pinch bolt "1" Handlebar bolt "2" Upper bracket ...

Checking the tires
The following procedure applies to both of the tires. 1. Check: Tire pressure Out of specification Regulate. WARNING The tire pressure should only be checked and regulated when the tire temperature equals the ambient air temperature. The tire pressure must be adjuste ...

Checking the switches
1. Clutch switch 2. Main switch 3. Front brake light switch 4. Sidestand switch 5. Rear brake light switch 6. Neutral switch 7. Turn signal switch 8. Horn switch 9. Dimmer switch 10.Pass switch 11.Engine stop switch 12.Start switch Check each switch for continuity with the pocket tes ...