Yamaha YZ250(P)/LC Owner's Service Manual page 392

FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
EC5A3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC5A3100
Brake fluid
1. Remove:
[Front]
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Master cylinder cap 1
[Rear]
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Reservoir tank cap 1
9
Protector
NOTE:
Do not remove the diaphragm.
A Front
B Rear
2. Connect the transparent hose 1 to the
bleed screw 2 and place a suitable contain-
er under its end.
A Front
B Rear
3. Loosen the bleed screw and drain the brake
fluid while pulling the lever in or pushing
down on the pedal.
cC
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Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
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Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
fluid immediately.
EC533301
Caliper piston
1. Remove:
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Caliper piston
Use compressed air and proceed carefully.
w
9
Cover piston with rag and use extreme cau-
tion when expelling piston from cylinder.
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Never attempt to pry out piston.
Caliper piston removal steps:
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Insert a piece of rag into the caliper to
lock one caliper.
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Carefully force the piston out of the
caliper cylinder with compressed air.
A Front
B Rear
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