brake YAMAHA TTR125 2003 Workshop Manual

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CHASREAR WHEEL AND REAR BRAKE
REMOVAL POINTS
EC523101
Rear wheel
1. Remove:
Wheel 1
NOTE:
Push the wheel forward and remove the drive
chain 2.
EC513201
Wheel bearing (if necessary)
1. Remove:
Bearing 1
NOTE:
Remove the bearing using a general bearing
puller 2.
INSPECTION
EC514100
Wheel
1. Measure:
Wheel runout
Out of limit → Repair/replace.
2. Inspect:
Bearing
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/seizure → Replace.
NOTE:
Replace the bearings, oil seal and wheel collar
(wheel sprocket side) as a set.
Wheel runout limit:
Radial 1: 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral 2: 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
EC514200
Wheel axle
1. Measure:
Wheel axle bends
Out of specification → Replace.
Use the dial gauge 1.
Wheel axle bending limit:
0.5 mm (0.020 in)

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CHASREAR WHEEL AND REAR BRAKE
NOTE:
The bending value is shown by one half of the
dial gauge reading.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent axle.
Drum brake
1. Inspect:
Brake shoe lining surface
Glazed areas → Polish.
Use coarse sand paper.
NOTE:
After polishing, wipe the polished particles with
a cloth.
2. Measure:
Brake shoe lining thickness a
Out of specification → Replace.
NOTE:
Replace the brake shoes and springs as a set
if either is worn to the limit.
Brake shoe lining thickness:
Standard
4.0 mm
(0.16 in)2.0 mm
(0.08 in)
3. Measure:
Brake drum inside diameter a
Out of specification → Replace.
Brake drum inside diameter:
Standard
110 mm
(4.33 in)111 mm
(4.37 in)

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CHASREAR WHEEL AND REAR BRAKE
4. Inspect:
Brake drum inner surface.
Oil/scratches → Remove.
OilUse a rag soaked in lac-
quer thinner or a solvent.
ScratchesUse a emery cloth (lightly
and evenly polishing).
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Brake shoe plate assembly
1. Install:
Brake camshaft 1
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
brake camshaft.
2. Check:
Brake camshaft operation
Unsmooth operation → Repair.
3. Install:
Wear indicator plate 1
NOTE:
When installing the wear indicator plate to the
brake camshaft align the projection a on the
wear indicator plate with the slots b on the
brake camshaft.
4. Install:
Brake camshaft lever 1
NOTE:
Install the brake camshaft lever in relation to
the punch mark a as shown.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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CHASREAR WHEEL AND REAR BRAKE
5. Install:
Springs 1
Brake shoes 2
On brake shoe plate 3
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
pivot pin.
When installing the springs and brake shoes,
take care not to damage the springs.
When replacing the brake shoes, replace the
springs as a set.
WARNING
Do not apply grease to the brake shoe lin-
ings.
New
Rear wheel
1. Install:
Wheel bearing 1
Spacer 2
Wheel bearing 3
Oil seal 4
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip when installing.
Install the bearing with seal facing outward.
Use a socket that matches the outside diam-
eter of the race of the bearing.
Right side of bearing shall be installed first.
Install 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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CHASREAR WHEEL AND REAR BRAKE
2. Install:
Wheel sprocket 1
Lock washers 2
Nut (wheel sprocket) 3
NOTE:
Tighten the nuts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
Bend the lock washer tab.
New
T R..43 Nm (4.3 m · kg, 31 ft · lb)
3. Install:
Collar (left)
Brake shoe plate assembly
Collar (right)
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
4. Install:
Rear wheel
NOTE:
Make sure that the slot a on the brake shoe
plate with the stopper b on the swingarm.
5. Install:
Drive chain 1
NOTE:
Push the wheel 2 forward and install the drive
chain.
6. Install:
Drive chain puller (left) 1
Plain washer 2
Wheel axle 3
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
wheel axle.
Insert the wheel axle from left side.

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CHAS

REAR WHEEL AND REAR BRAKE
7. Install:

Drive chain puller (right)
1


Plain washer
2


Axle nut
3

NOTE:

Temporarily tighten the axle nut at this point.
8. Adjust:

Drive chain slack
a

Refer to “DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
ADJUSTMENT” section in the CHAP-
TER 3.
Drive chain slack:
35 ~ 50 mm (1.4 ~ 2.0 in)
9. Tighten:

Axle nut
1

T R..60 Nm (6.0 m · kg, 43 ft · lb)

10. Install:

Spring
1


Brake rod
2


Pin
3


Wing nut
4

On brake camshaft lever
5
.
11. Adjust:

Brake pedal free play
Refer to “REAR BRAKE ADJUST-
MENT” section in the CHAPTER 3.

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CHAS

FRONT FORK
EC550000
FRONT FORK
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TT-R125E
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TT-R125LWE
Extent of removal:
1
Front fork removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removal
FRONT FORK REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNING

Support the machine securely so there is no
danger of it falling over.
Front wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND FRONT
BRAKE” section.
(Refer to “FRONT WHEEL” section for
the TT-R125LWE.)
Handlebar Refer to “HANDLEBAR” section.
AB
1 Cap 1–
2 Pinch bolt (upper bracket) 1 1 Only loosening.
3 Cap bolt 1 1Loosen when disassembling the front fork.
4 Pinch bolt (lower bracket) 1 1 Only loosening.
5Front fork
11
1

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CHASHANDLEBAR
EC5B0000
HANDLEBAR
TT-R125E
Extent of removal:1 Handlebar removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalHANDLEBAR REMOVAL
Number plate
1 Clutch cable 1
2 Clutch lever 1
3 Engine stop switch 1
4 Front brake cable 1
5 Start switch 1
6 Front brake lever 1
7 Grip cap (lower) 1
8 Grip cap (upper) 1
9 Throttle cable 1
10 Throttle grip assembly 1
11 Collar 1
12 Handlebar grip (left) 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
13 Main switch 1
14 Handlebar holder 2
15 Handlebar 1
1

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CHASHANDLEBAR
TT-R125LWE
Extent of removal:1 Handlebar removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalHANDLEBAR REMOVAL
Number plate
1 Clutch cable 1
2 Clutch lever 1
3 Engine stop switch 1
4 Brake master cylinder 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
5 Start switch 1
6 Grip cap (lower) 1
7 Grip cap (upper) 1
8 Throttle cable 1
9 Throttle grip assembly 1
10 Handlebar grip (left) 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
11 Main switch 1
12 Upper handlebar holder 2
13 Handlebar 1
1

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CHAS
REMOVAL POINTS
Brake master cylinder (TT-R125LWE)
1. Remove:
Brake master cylinder bracket 1
Brake master cylinder 2
CAUTION:
Do not let the brake master cylinder hang
on the brake hose.
Keep the brake master cylinder cap side
horizontal to prevent air from coming in.
U P1 2
Handlebar grip
1. Remove:
Handlebar grip 1
NOTE:
Blow in air between the handlebar or tube
guide and the grip. Then remove the grip
which has become loose.
INSPECTION
Handlebar
1. Inspect:
Handlebar 1
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken the
handlebar.
HANDLEBAR