Yamaha YZ250F User Manual

FRONT BRAKE
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b. Remove the brake caliper piston dust seal
and the brake caliper piston seal.
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EAS1SM5141
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
1. Check:
• Brake caliper piston “1”
Rust/scratches/wear  Replace the brake
caliper piston.
• Brake caliper cylinder “2”
Scratches/wear  Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
• Brake caliper body “3”
Cracks/damage  Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction  Blow out with compressed
air.
EWA13600
WARNING
When the brake caliper is disassembled, re-
place the brake caliper piston seal and the
brake caliper piston dust seal with new
ones.
2. Check:
• Brake caliper bracket
Crack/damage  Replace.
EAS1SM5142
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALI-
PER
EWA13620
WARNING
• Before installation, clean and lubricate the
internal parts. Use new brake fluid for
cleaning and lubricating.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
• When the brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seal and
the brake caliper piston dust seal with new
ones.
EAS1SM5143
INSTALLING THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON
1. Clean:
• Brake caliper
• Brake caliper piston seal
• Brake caliper piston dust seal
• Brake caliper piston
Use brake fluid for cleaning.
2. Install:
• Brake caliper piston seals “1”
• Brake caliper piston dust seal “2”
EWA33DD033
WARNING
Always use new brake caliper piston seal
and brake caliper piston dust seal.
TIP
• Apply the silicone grease on the brake caliper
piston seal and brake caliper piston dust seal.
• Fit the brake caliper piston seal and the brake
caliper piston dust seal into the grooves in the
brake caliper correctly.
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Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
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Yamaha YZ250F Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	YZ250F
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English