Yamaha YZF-R1(B) 2012 Service Manual page 197

4. Measure:
• Brake pad wear limit "a"
Out of specification → Replace the brake
pads as a set.
Brake pad
(inner)
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Limit
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Brake pad
(outer)
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Limit
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
5. Install:
• Brake pads
• Brake pad springs
TIP
Always install new brake pads and a new
brake pad spring as a set.
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a. Connect a clear plastic hose "1" tightly to
the bleed screw "2". Put the other end of
the hose into an open container.
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the
brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper
with your finger.
lining thickness
lining thickness
4-38
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
Bleed screw
5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
d. Install new brake pads and a new brake
pad springs.
TIP
The arrow mark "a" on the brake pad springs
must point in the direction of disc rotation.
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6. Install:
• Brake pad pins
• Brake pad clips
• Brake caliper
• Front speed sensor
• Brake hose holder
Front brake caliper bolt
35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
Front speed sensor bolt
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Brake hose holder bolt
6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
7. 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 3-15.
FRONT BRAKE