Rear Brake; Replacing The Rear Brake Pads - Yamaha YZ125X 2023 Owner's Manual

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REAR BRAKE

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REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE PADS

TIP
When replacing the brake pads, it is not neces-
sary to disconnect the brake hose or disassem-
ble the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
• Brake pad
a. Remove the protector "1" and the pad pin
plug "2".
b. Loosen the pad pin "3".
c. Remove the rear wheel "4" and the brake
caliper "5".
d. Remove the pad pin "6" and the brake
pads "7".
2. Measure:
• Brake pad wear limit "a"
Out of specification  Replace the brake
pads as a set.
2 2
1 1
3 3
4 4
5 5
6
7
Brake pad lining thickness limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
3. Install:
• Brake pad
a. Connect the plastic hose "1" to the bleed
screw "2" and place a container under the
end of the plastic hose.
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the
brake caliper piston in.
EWA19170
WARNING
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
Brake caliper bleed screw
6 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.4 lb·ft)
d. Install the brake pad "3" and the pad pin
"4".
TIP
• Install the brake pads with their projections "a"
into the brake caliper recesses "b".
• Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this point.
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REAR BRAKE
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