Yamaha YZF-R1P 2001-2003, Assembly Manual

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H. ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
1. Measure:
•
brake pedal position
(distance
a
from the top of the rider footrest to the
top of the brake pedal)
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
Brake pedal position (below the bottom of the
rider footrest bracket)
38 ~ 42 mm (1.50 ~ 1.65 in)
2. Adjust:
•
brake pedal position
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a. Loosen the locknut
1
.
b. Turn the adjusting bolt 2 in direction
a
or
b
until
the specified brake pedal position is obtained.
Direction
a
Brake pedal is raised.
Direction
b
Brake pedal is lowered.
WARNING
After adjusting the brake pedal position, check
that the end of the adjusting bolt
c
is visible
through the hole
d
.
c. Tighten the locknut 1 to specification.
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 m • kg,12 ft • lb)
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake pedal can
indicate the presence of air in the brake system.
Before the vehicle is operated, the air must be
removed by bleeding the brake system. Air in the
brake system will considerably reduce braking
performance and could result in loss of control
and possibly an accident. Therefore, check and, if
necessary, bleed the brake system.
CAUTION:
After adjusting the brake pedal position, make
sure that there is no brake drag.
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I. CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
•
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
•
Make sure that the motorcycle is upright.
2. Check:
•
brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark
a
→
Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
Å
Front brake
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Rear brake
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 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.
NOTE:
In order to ensure a correct reading of the brake fluid
level, make sure that the top of the reservoir is
horizontal.
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