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CHAS
FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS
EB700416
CHECKING THE BRAKE DISCS
The following procedure applies to both of
the brake discs.
1. Check:
• brake disc
Damage/galling
→
Replace.
2. Measure:
• brake disc deflection
Out of specification
→
Correct the
brake disc deflection or replace the
brake disc.
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a. Place the motorcycle on a suitable
stand so that the wheel is elevated.
b. Before measuring the front brake disc
deflection, turn the handlebars to the
left or right to ensure that the front
wheel is stationary.
c. Remove the brake caliper.
d. Hold the dial gauge at a right angle
against the brake disc surface.
e. Measure the deflection 1.5 mm
(0.06 in) below the edge of the brake
disc.
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Max. brake disc deflection
Front: 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Rear: 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
3. Measure:
• brake disc thickness
Measure the brake disc thickness at a
few different locations.
Out of specification
→
Replace.
Min. brake disc thickness
Front: 4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Rear: 4.5 mm (0.18 in)
4. Adjust:
• brake disc deflection
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a. Remove the brake disc.
b. Rotate the brake disc by one bolt
hole.
c. Install the brake disc.
NOTE:
Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages
and in a crisscross pattern.

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Yamaha YZF-R7 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Bore x Stroke80.0mm x 68.6mm
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Fuel DeliveryFuel injection
Final DriveChain
Front BrakesDual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Rear Brakes245mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Front Tire120/70ZR17
Rear Tire180/55ZR17
Wheelbase54.9 in
Seat Height32.9 in
Fuel Capacity3.4 gal
Wet Weight414 lb
Ground Clearance5.3 in
Engine TypeLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves
Transmission6-speed
Front Suspension41mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping; 5.1-in travel
Rear SuspensionSingle shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 5.1-in travel

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