Yamaha TT-R125E(R), Owner'S Service Manual

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CHAS
FRONT BRAKE (TT-R125LWE)
REMOVAL POINTS
Brake fluid
1. Remove:
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Brake master cylinder cap 1
NOTE:
Do not remove the diaphragm.
2. Connect the transparent hose 2 to the
bleed screw 1 and place a suitable con-
tainer under its end.
3. Loosen the bleed screw and drain the
brake fluid while pulling in the lever.
CAUTION:
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Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
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Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
fluid immediately.
Brake caliper
1. Remove:
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Brake caliper 1
NOTE:
Turn the brake caliper counterclockwise and
pull out it from the guide pin
2 on the brake
caliper bracket.
Brake caliper piston
1. Remove:
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Brake caliper piston
Use compressed air and proceed care-
fully.
WARNING
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Cover piston with rag and use extreme
caution when expelling piston from cylin-
der.
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Never attempt to pry out piston.
Brake caliper piston removal steps:
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Insert a piece of rag into the brake caliper
to lock one brake caliper.
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Carefully force the piston out of the brake
caliper cylinder with compressed air.