Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1 (Y) Service Manual page 204

3. Measure:
• Brake pad wear limit "a"
Out of specification → Replace the brake
pads as a set.
Brake pad
(inner)
6.0 mm (0.24 in)
Limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Brake pad
(outer)
6.0 mm (0.24 in)
Limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
4. Install:
• Brake pad shims
(onto the brake pads)
• Brake pads
• Brake pad spring
TIP
Always install new brake pads, brake pad
shims, and a 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
4-49
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
Bleed screw
5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
d. Install a new brake pad shim "3" onto each
new brake pad "4".
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5. Install:
• Brake pad pin
• Screw plug
• Brake caliper
Rear brake caliper bolt (front
side)
27 Nm (2.7 m·kgf, 19 ft·lbf)
Rear brake caliper bolt (rear
side)
22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
6. 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.
7. Check:
• Brake pedal operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-17.
REAR BRAKE