Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition, have the brake hose replaced every four years or whenever it is damaged or leaking.
Checking the brake fluid level
Front brake
Front brake
Minimum level mark
Rear brake
Rear brake
Minimum level mark
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly causing
it to ...
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
Place the motorcycle on the sidestand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting t ...
Other materials:
Installing the rear brake caliper
1. Install:
Brake caliper "1"
Copper washers
Brake hose "2"
Union bolt "3"
WARNINGProper brake hose routing is essential to
insure
safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE
ROUTING" on page 2-33.
CAUTION:When installing the brake hose onto the
brake calip ...
Preparation for removal and disassembly
1. Before removal and disassembly, remove all
dirt, mud, dust and foreign material.
2. Use only the proper tools and cleaning equipment.
Refer to "SPECIAL TOOLS" on page 1-8.
3. When disassembling, always keep mated
parts together. This includes gears, cylinders,
pistons and other part ...
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coolant
must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the coolant level
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hold it in an upright position.
TIP
...