FRONT BRAKE
4-16
EASB291144
INTRODUCTION
EWA
WARNING
If you need to disassemble the disc brake
components, observe the following precau-
tions.
• Never disassemble the brake components
unless absolutely necessary.
• If there is any problem with connections
on the hydraulic brake system, perform
the following jobs.
Disassemble the brake system, drain the
brake fluid, and clean it. After that, add a
suitable amount of brake fluid. Then, bleed
it after reassembly.
• Use only brake fluid for washing brake
components.
• Use new brake fluid for cleaning the brake
components.
• Immediately wipe off the spilled brake fluid
to avoid damage to painted surfaces or
plastic parts.
• Handle brake fluid with special care not to
let it enter your eyes so that you may not
lost your eyesight.
• FIRST AID FOR BRAKE FLUID ENTERING
THE EYES:
• Flush with water for 15 minutes and get
immediate medical attention.
EASB291145
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE DISC
1. Remove:
• Front wheel
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL” on page 4-3.
2. Check:
• Front brake disc
Damage/galling
Replace.
3. Measure:
• Brake disc thickness
Measure the brake disc thickness at a few
different locations.
Out of specification
Replace.
4. Install:
• Front wheel
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL” on page 4-3.
EASB291146
REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
TIP
Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
• Union bolt
• Copper washers
• Brake hose
TIP
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid.
EASB291147
DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE CAL-
IPER
1. Remove:
• Brake caliper piston “1”
• Brake caliper piston dust seal “2”
• Brake caliper piston seals “3”
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a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose
joint opening to force out the piston from the
brake caliper.
EWA
WARNING
• Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag.
Be careful not to get injured when the pis-
ton is expelled from the brake caliper.
• Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
ton.
Brake disc thickness limit
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
3
2
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Summary of Contents for YZ 2015 Series
Page 6: ...EASB291006 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A YZ MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY...
Page 10: ......
Page 33: ...CONTROL FUNCTIONS 1 21 a 2...
Page 65: ...LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES 2 22 EASB291066...
Page 68: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 25...
Page 70: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 27...
Page 72: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 29...
Page 74: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 31 EASB291068 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM...
Page 76: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 33...
Page 78: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 35...
Page 80: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 37...
Page 82: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 39...
Page 84: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 41...
Page 86: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 43...
Page 88: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 45...
Page 128: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 38...
Page 200: ...CHAIN DRIVE 4 70...
Page 244: ...ELECTRIC STARTER 5 41...
Page 266: ...OIL PUMP AND BALANCER GEAR 5 63 c d 6 6 7 8 8 b...
Page 286: ...TRANSMISSION 5 83...
Page 306: ...CHECKING THE INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 8 67 CHECKING THE FUEL INJECTOR 8 68...
Page 321: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 15 EASB291338...
Page 325: ...COOLING SYSTEM For JPN 8 19 EASB291341...
Page 355: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 49 EASB291348...
Page 356: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 50 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS EASB291349 8 9 10 1 3 2 4 5 6 7...
Page 358: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 52 11 10 9 2 3 1 6 7 8 4 5...
Page 360: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 54 EASB291350 CHECKING THE SWITCHES 4 1 3 2 E B S E B E B E E B B...
Page 382: ...LIST OF SELF DIAGNOSTIC AND FAIL SAFE ACTIONS 9 7...