brake fluid YAMAHA YZ250F 2004 Owners Manual

SPEC
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel:
Front wheel type Spoke wheel ----
Rear wheel type Spoke wheel ----
Front rim size/material 21 × 1.60/Aluminum ----
Rear rim size/material 19 × 1.85/Aluminum ----
Rim runout limit:
Radial ---- 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral ---- 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Drive chain:
Type/manufacturer DID520DMA2 SDH/DAIDO ----
Number of links 111 links + joint ----
Chain slack 40 ~ 50 mm (1.6 ~ 2.0 in) ----
Chain length (10 links) ----152.5 mm (6.00 in)
Front disc brake:
Disc outside dia. × Thickness 250 × 3.0 mm (9.84 × 0.12 in) 250 × 2.5 mm
(9.84 × 0.10 in)
Pad thickness 4.4 mm (0.17 in) 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 11.0 mm (0.433 in) ----
Caliper cylinder inside dia. 27.0 mm (1.063 in) × 2 ----
Brake fluid type DOT #4 ----
Rear disc brake:
Disc outside dia. × Thickness 245 × 4.0 mm (9.65 × 0.16 in) 245 × 3.5 mm
(9.65 × 0.14 in)
Deflection limit ----0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Pad thickness 6.4 mm (0.25 in) 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 11.0 mm (0.433 in) ----
Caliper cylinder inside dia. 25.4 mm (1.000 in) × 1 ----
Brake fluid type DOT #4 ----
Brake lever and brake pedal:
Brake lever position 95 mm (3.74 in) ----
Brake pedal height
(vertical height above footrest top)5 mm (0.20 in) ----
Clutch lever free play (lever end) 8 ~ 13 mm (0.31 ~ 0.51 in) ----
Throttle grip free play 3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in) ----Item Standard Limit

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INSP
ADJ

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
SHIFT FORK, SHIFT CAM, GUIDE BAR
Inspect
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Inspect wear
ROTOR NUT
Retighten
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EXHAUST PIPE, SILENCER, PRO-
TECTOR
Inspect and retighten
Clean
Replace
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* Whichever comes first
CRANK
Inspect and clean
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CARBURETOR
Inspect, adjust and clean
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SPARK PLUG
Inspect and clean
Replace
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DRIVE CHAIN
Lubricate, slack, alignment
Replace
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Use chain lube
Chain slack: 40 ~ 50 mm
(1.6 ~ 2.0 in)
COOLING SYSTEM
Check coolant level and leakage
Check radiator cap operation
Replace coolant
Inspect hoses
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Every two years
OUTSIDE NUTS AND BOLTS
Retighten
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Refer to “STARTING
AND BREAK-IN” section
in the CHAPTER 1.
AIR FILTER
Clean and lubricate
Replace
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Use foam air-filter oil or
equivalent oil
OIL FILTER
Replace
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OIL STRAINER (frame)
Clean
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FRAME
Clean and inspect
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FUEL TANK, COCK
Clean and inspect
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BRAKES
Adjust lever position and pedal height
Lubricate pivot point
Check brake disc surface
Check fluid level and leakage
Retighten brake disc bolts, caliper
bolts, master cylinder bolts and union
bolts
Replace pads
Replace brake fluid
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Every one year
FRONT FORKS
Inspect and adjust
Replace oil
Replace oil seal
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Suspension oil “01” ItemAfter
break-inEvery
race
Every
third
(or
500 km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000 km)
As re-
quiredRemarks
1
2
3

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CHASSIS/BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING
EC360000
CHASSIS
EC361012
BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING
WARNING

Bleed the brake system if:

The system has been disassembled.

A brake hose has been loosened or
removed.

The brake fluid is very low.

The brake operation is faulty.
A dangerous loss of braking performance
may occur if the brake system is not prop-
erly bled.
1. Remove:

Brake master cylinder cap

Diaphragm

Reservoir float (front brake)

Protector (rear brake)
2. Bleed:

Brake fluid
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Front
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Rear
Air bleeding steps:
a. Add proper brake fluid to the reservoir.
b. Install the diaphragm. Be careful not to
spill any fluid or allow the reservoir to
overflow.
c. Connect the clear plastic tube
2
tightly
to the caliper bleed screw
1
.
d. Place the other end of the tube into a
container.
e. Slowly apply the brake lever or pedal
several times.
f. Pull the lever in or push down on the
pedal. Hold the lever or pedal in position.
g. Loosen the bleed screw and allow the
lever or pedal to travel towards its limit.
h. Tighten the bleed screw when the lever
or pedal limit has been reached; then
release the lever or pedal.
T R..

Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m • kg, 4.3 ft • lb)
i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until of the air
bubbles have been removed from the
system.
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FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
3. Install:

Protector (rear brake)

Reservoir float (front brake)

Diaphragm

Brake master cylinder cap
NOTE:

If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary to
let the brake fluid system stabilize for a few
hours. Repeat the bleeding procedure when
the tiny bubbles in the system have disap-
peared.
j. Add brake fluid to the level line on the
reservoir.
WARNING

Check the operation of the brake after
bleeding the brake system.
EC362040
FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:

Brake lever position
a

2. Remove:

Brake lever cover
3. Adjust:

Brake lever position
4. Install:

Brake lever cover
Brake lever position
a
:
Standard position Extent of adjustment
95 mm (3.74 in)76 ~ 97 mm
(2.99 ~ 3.82 in)
Brake lever position adjustment steps:

Loosen the locknut
1
.

Turn the adjusting bolt
2
until the lever
position
a
is within specified position.

Tighten the locknut.
T R..

Locknut:
5 Nm (0.5 m • kg, 3.6 ft • lb)
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten the locknut, as it will

cause poor brake performance.

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FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
Loosen the pad pin 2.
Remove the brake hose holder 3 and
brake caliper 4 from the front fork.
Remove the pad pin and brake pads 5.
Connect the transparent hose 6 to the
bleed screw 7 and place the suitable con-
tainer under its end.
Loosen the bleed screw and push the
brake caliper piston in.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
Tighten the bleed screw.
T R..
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m • kg, 4.3 ft • lb)
Install the brake pads 8 and pad pin.
NOTE:
Install the brake pads with their projec-
tions a into the brake caliper recesses b.
Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this
point.
Install the brake hose holder 9 and brake
caliper 0 and tighten the pad pin A.
NOTE:
Fit the brake hose holder cut c over the
projection d on the front fork and clamp the
brake hose.
T R..
Bolt (brake caliper):
23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb)
Pad pin:
18 Nm (1.8 m • kg, 13 ft • lb)

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REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
3. Inspect:
Brake fluid level
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
INSPECTION” section.
Install the pad pin plug B.
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Pad pin plug:
3 Nm (0.3 m • kg, 2.2 ft • lb)
4. Check:
Brake lever operation
A softy or spongy feeling → Bleed
brake system.
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR
BLEEDING” section.
REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND
REPLACEMENT
1. Inspect:
Brake pad thickness a
Out of specification → Replace as a
set.
2. Replace:
Brake pad
Brake pad thickness:
6.4 mm (0.25 in)
: 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Brake pad replacement steps:
Remove the protector 1 and pad pin plug
2.
Loosen the pad pin 3.
Remove the rear wheel 4 and brake cali-
per 5.
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section in the CHAPTER 5.

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REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
Remove the pad pin 6 and brake pads 7.
Connect the transparent hose 8 to the
bleed screw 9 and place the suitable con-
tainer under its end.
Loosen the bleed screw and push the
brake caliper piston in.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
Tighten the bleed screw.
T R..
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m • kg, 4.3 ft • lb)
Install the brake pad 0 and pad pin A.
NOTE:
Install the brake pads with their projec-
tions a into the brake caliper recesses b.
Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this
point.
Install the brake caliper B and rear wheel
C.
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section in the CHAPTER 5.
Tighten the pad pin D.
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Pad pin:
18 Nm (1.8 m • kg, 13 ft • lb)
Install the pad pin plug E and protector F.
T R..
Pad pin plug:
3 Nm (0.3 m • kg, 2.2 ft • lb)
Bolt (protector):
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)

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INSP
ADJREAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR INSPECTION/
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
3. Inspect:
Brake fluid level
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
INSPECTION” section.
4. Check:
Brake pedal operation
A softy or spongy feeling → Bleed
brake system.
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR
BLEEDING” section.
EC36b000
REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR
INSPECTION
1. Remove:
Brake pad
Refer to “REAR BRAKE PAD INSPEC-
TION AND REPLACEMENT” section.
2. Inspect:
Rear brake pad insulator 1
Damage → Replace.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Place the brake master cylinder so that
its top is in a horizontal position.
2. Inspect:
Brake fluid level
Fluid at lower level → Fill up.
aLower level
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WARNING
Use only designated quality brake fluid to
avoid poor brake performance.
Refill with same type and brand of brake
fluid; mixing fluids could result in poor
brake performance.
Be sure that water or other contaminants
do not enter master cylinder when refill-
ing.
Clean up spilled fluid immediately to
avoid erosion of painted surfaces or plas-
tic parts.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
EC5A0000
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
EC5A8000
FRONT BRAKE
Extent of removal:1 Brake hose removal2 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.
WARNINGSupport the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Drain the brake fluid. Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
1 Brake hose cover 1
2 Brake hose holder 1
3 Bolt (brake hose holder) 2 Only loosening.
4 Union bolt 2
5 Brake hose 1
6 Pad pin plug 1 Remove when loosening the pad pin.
7 Pad pin 1 Loosen when disassembling the brake
caliper.
8 Brake caliper 1
9 Brake lever 1
10 Brake master cylinder bracket 1
11 Brake master cylinder 1
2
3
1
3
2

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CHAS
EC5A8100
REAR BRAKE
Extent of removal:1 Brake master cylinder removal2 Brake hose removal
3 Brake caliper removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalREAR BRAKE REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNINGSupport the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Rear wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section.
Drain the brake fluid. Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
1 Brake pedal 1
2 Brake master cylinder 1
3 Brake hose holder 2
4 Union bolt 2
5 Brake hose 1
6 Pad pin plug 1 Remove when loosening the pad pin.
7 Pad pin 1 Loosen when disassembling the brake
caliper.
8Brake caliper
1
3
1
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FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE