Yamaha YZFR1Y(C) 2009 Service Manual page 188

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)
d. Install new brake pads and a new brake
pad springs.
lining thickness
lining thickness
4-37
FRONT BRAKE
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)
LOCTITE®
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 3-13.
8. Check:
• Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-16.
EAS22300
REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.