Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1 (Y) Service Manual page 192

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.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
Bleed screw
5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
lining thickness
lining thickness
4-37
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 brake caliper bolt
35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 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.
8. Check:
• Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-17.
FRONT BRAKE