Yamaha R1 Series 2015, Service Manual

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REAR BRAKE
4-59
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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
EWA14101
Disc brake components rarely require disas-
sembly. Therefore, always follow these pre-
ventive measures:
• Never disassemble brake components un-
less absolutely necessary.
• If any connection on the hydraulic brake
system is disconnected, the entire brake
system must be disassembled, drained,
cleaned, properly filled, and bled after reas-
sembly.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents.
• Use only clean or new brake fluid for clean-
ing brake components.
• Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
• Avoid brake fluid coming into contact with
the eyes as it can cause serious injury.
FIRST AID FOR BRAKE FLUID ENTERING
THE EYES:
• Flush with water for 15 minutes and get im-
mediate medical attention.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE DISC
1. Remove:
• Rear wheel
Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 4-34.
2. Check:
•
Rear brake disc
Damage/galling
o
Replace.
3. Measure:
• Brake disc runout
Out of specification
o
Correct the brake disc
runout or replace the brake disc.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISCS” on page 4-48.
4. Measure:
• Brake disc thickness
Measure the brake disc thickness at a few dif-
ferent locations.
Out of specification
o
Replace.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISCS” on page 4-48.
5. Adjust:
•
Brake disc runout
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISCS” on page 4-48.
6. Install:
•
Rear wheel
Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 4-34.
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REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE PADS
TIP
When replacing the brake pads, it is not neces-
sary to disconnect the brake hose or disassem-
ble the brake caliper.
1. Measure:
•
Brake pad wear limit “a”
Out of specification
o
Replace the brake
pads as a set.
2. Install:
• Brake pad insulators
•
Brake pad shims
(onto the brake pads)
•
Brake pad spring
(into the rear brake caliper)
•
Brake pads
Brake disc runout limit (as mea-
sured on wheel)
0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Brake disc thickness limit
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Rear brake disc bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
Brake pad lining thickness (inner)
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Brake pad lining thickness (outer)
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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