Yamaha YZF-R1P 2001-2003, Service Manual

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CHAS
FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS
d. Measure the brake disc deflection.
e. If out of specification, repeat the adjustment
steps until the brake disc deflection is within
specification.
f. If the brake disc deflection cannot be
brought within specification, replace the
brake disc.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL
The following procedure applies to both brake
discs.
1. Lubricate:
• wheel axle
• oil seal lips
2. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.
3. Insert the wheel axle.
NOTE:
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Install the tire with the mark
1
pointing in the
direction of wheel rotation.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is on the
ground.
5. Install the brake calipers by installing the
bolts, and then tightening them to the speci-
fied torque.
NOTE:
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Make sure that there is enough space between
the brake pads before installing the brake cali-
pers onto the brake discs.
6. Install the brake hose holders by installing
the bolts and nuts.
7. Secure the wheel axle by installing the axle
bolt, and then tightening it to the specified
torque.
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Brake disc bolt
18 Nm (1.8 m · kg, 13 ft · lb)
LOCTITE
®
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Brake caliper bolt
40 Nm (4.0 m · kg, 29 ft · lb)
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Axle bolt
90 Nm (9.0 m · kg, 65 ft · lb)