brake YAMAHA TTR125 2002 Owner's Guide

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CHASFRONT WHEEL AND FRONT BRAKE (TT-R125)
Front wheel
1. Install:
lWheel bearing 1
lSpacer 2
lWheel bearing 3
lOil seal 4
NOTE:
lApply the lithium soap base grease on the
wheel bearing and oil seal lip when installing.
lInstall the wheel bearing so that the enclosed
side is facing outward.
lUse a socket that matches the outside diam-
eter of the race of the bearing.
lLeft side of wheel bearing shall be installed first.
lInstall the oil seal with its manufacture's
marks or numbers facing outward.
CAUTION:
Do not strike the inner race of the bearing.
Contact should be made only with the outer
race.
2. Install:
lBrake shoe plate assembly
lCollar set 1
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
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3. Install:
lFront wheel
NOTE:
Make sure that the slot a on the brake shoe
plate with the stopper b on the front fork outer
tube.
4. Install:
lWheel axle 1

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CHASFRONT WHEEL AND FRONT BRAKE (TT-R125)
5. Install:
lAxle nut 1
T R..45 Nm (4.5 m · kg, 32 ft · lb)
6. Install:
lBrake cable
NOTE:
Brake camshaft lever side of brake cable shall
be installed first.
7. Install:
lBrake cable holder 1
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
8. Adjust:
lBrake lever free play
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE ADJUST-
MENT” section in the CHAPTER 3.

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CHAS
FRONT WHEEL (TT-R125LW)
Extent of removal:1 Front wheel removal2 Wheel bearing removal
3 Brake disc removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalFRONT WHEEL REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
1 Axle nut 1
2 Washer 1
3 Wheel axle 1
4 Front wheel 1
5 Collar 2
6 Oil seal 2
7 Wheel bearing 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
8 Spacer 1
9Brake disk
1
2
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FRONT WHEEL (TT-R125LW)

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CHASFRONT WHEEL (TT-R125LW)
Brake disc
1. Measure:
lBrake disc deflection
Use the dial gauge 1.
Out of specification ® Inspect wheel runout.
If wheel runout is in good condition,
replace the brake disc.
2. Measure:
lBrake disc thickness a
Out of limit ® Replace.
Disc deflection limit:
0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Disc wear limit:
Standard
3.0 mm
(0.12 in)2.5 mm
(0.10 in)
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Front wheel
1. Install:
lWheel bearing 1
lSpacer 2
lWheel bearing 3
lOil seal 4
NOTE:
lApply the lithium soap base grease on the
wheel bearing and oil seal lip when installing.
lInstall the wheel bearing so that the enclosed
side is facing outward.
lUse a socket that matches the outside diam-
eter of the race of the bearing.
lLeft side of wheel bearing shall be installed first.
lInstall the oil seal with its manufacture's
marks or numbers facing outward.
CAUTION:
Do not strike the inner race of the bearing.
Contact should be made only with the outer
race.
New

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CHASFRONT WHEEL (TT-R125LW)
2. Install:
lBrake disc 1
lBolt (brake disc) 2
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
T R..12 Nm (1.2 m · kg, 8.7 ft · lb)LT
3. Install:
lCollar 1
NOTE:
lApply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lips.
lInstall the longer collar on the brake disc 2
side.
4. Install:
lFront wheel
NOTE:
Install the brake disc 1 between the brake
pads 2 correctly.
5. Install:
lWheel axle 1
6. Install:
lWasher 1
lAxle nut 2
T R..45 Nm (4.5 m · kg, 32 ft · lb)

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CHAS
FRONT BRAKE (TT-R125LW)
Extent of removal:1 Brake hose removal 2 Brake caliper removal
3 Brake master cylinder removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalFRONT BRAKE REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Drain the brake fluid.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
1 Brake hose holder 2
2 Union bolt 1
3 Brake hose 1
4 Joint 1
5 Brake caliper support bolt 1
6 Brake caliper 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
7 Brake lever 1
8 Brake master cylinder bracket 1
9Brake master cylinder
1
3
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2
3
FRONT BRAKE (TT-R125LW)

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CHASFRONT BRAKE (TT-R125LW)
BRAKE CALIPER AND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER DISASSEMBLY
Extent of removal:1 Brake caliper disassembly2 Brake master cylinder disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalBRAKE CALIPER AND BRAKE
MASTER CYLINDER DISAS-
SEMBLY
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
1Brake pad 2
2Brake caliper bracket 1
3Brake caliper piston 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
4Brake caliper dust seal 2
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
5Brake caliper piston seal 2
6Pin boot 1
7Sleeve boot 1
8Brake master cylinder cap 1
9Diaphragm 1
0Brake master cylinder boot 1
ACirclip 1
BWasher 1
CBrake master cylinder kit 1
2
1

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CHASFRONT BRAKE (TT-R125LW)
REMOVAL POINTS
Brake fluid
1. Remove:
lBrake master cylinder cap 1
NOTE:
Do not remove the diaphragm.
2. Connect the transparent hose 2 to the
bleed screw 1 and place a suitable con-
tainer under its end.
3. Loosen the bleed screw and drain the
brake fluid while pulling in the lever.
CAUTION:
lDo not reuse the drained brake fluid.
lBrake fluid may erode painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
fluid immediately.
Brake caliper
1. Remove:
lBrake caliper 1
NOTE:
Turn the brake caliper counterclockwise and
pull out it from the guide pin 2 on the brake
caliper bracket.
Brake caliper piston
1. Remove:
lBrake caliper piston
Use compressed air and proceed care-
fully.
WARNING
lCover piston with rag and use extreme
caution when expelling piston from cylin-
der.
lNever attempt to pry out piston.
Brake caliper piston removal steps:
lInsert a piece of rag into the brake caliper
to lock one brake caliper.
lCarefully force the piston out of the brake
caliper cylinder with compressed air.

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CHAS
Brake caliper piston seal kit
1. Remove:
lBrake caliper dust seal 1
lBrake caliper piston seal 2
NOTE:
Remove the brake caliper piston seals and
brake caliper dust seals by pushing them with
a finger.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to pry out brake caliper pis-
ton seals and brake caliper dust seals.
WARNING
Replace the brake caliper piston seals and
brake caliper dust seals whenever a brake
caliper is disassembled.
INSPECTION
Brake master cylinder
1. Inspect:
lBrake master cylinder inner surface a
Wear/scratches ® Replace brake mas-
ter cylinder assembly.
Stains ® Clean.
WARNING
Use only new brake fluid.
2. Inspect:
lDiaphragm 1
Crack/damage ® Replace.
3. Inspect:
lBrake master cylinder piston 1
lBrake master cylinder cup 2
Wear/damage/score marks ® Replace
brake master cylinder kit.
FRONT BRAKE (TT-R125LW)

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CHAS
Brake caliper
1. Inspect:
lBrake caliper cylinder inner surface a
Wear/score marks ® Replace brake
caliper assembly.
2. Inspect:
lBrake caliper piston 1
Wear/score marks ® Replace brake
caliper piston assembly.
WARNING
Replace the brake caliper piston seals and
brake caliper dust seals 2 whenever a
brake caliper is disassembled.
3. Inspect:
lBrake caliper bracket 1
Cracks/damage ® Replace the brake
caliper assembly.
lGuide pin 2
Rust/damage ® Replace the brake cal-
iper assembly.
lSleeve boot 3
lPin boot 4
Wear/damage ® Replace.
4. Inspect:
lBrake caliper support bolt 1
Scorches/rust/damage ® Replace.
Brake hose
1. Inspect:
lBrake hose 1
Crack/damage ® Replace.
FRONT BRAKE (TT-R125LW)