Yamaha YZF-R1 Series Service Manual page 207

• Brake pad pin "2"
• Brake pad spring "3"
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2. Remove:
• Brake pads "1"
3. Measure:
• Brake pad wear limit "a"
Out of specification → Replace the brake
pads as a set.
Brake pad lining thickness limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
4. Remove:
• Brake caliper
5. Install:
• Brake pads
• Brake pad spring
TIP
Always install new brake pads and new brake
pad spring as a set.
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a
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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.
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c. Tighten the bleed screw.
Brake caliper bleed screw
5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.7 lb·ft)
d. Install the brake pads and brake pad
spring.
TIP
The arrow mark "a" on the brake pad spring
must point in the direction of disc rotation.
6. Install:
• Brake pad pin
• Brake pad clips
• Front brake caliper
Front brake caliper bolt
35 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 26 lb·ft)
7. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
specified brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-13.
FRONT BRAKE
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