Yamaha YZF-R7 User Manual

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CHAS
EB702378
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE REAR
BRAKE CALIPER
WARNING
WARNING
• Before installation, all internal brake
components should be cleaned and
lubricated with clean or new brake
fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake
components as they will cause the pis-
ton seals to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassem-
bled, replace the brake caliper piston
seals.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
1. Install:
• brake caliper 1
(temporarily)
• copper washers
• brake hose 2
• union bolt 3
WARNING
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer
to “CABLE ROUTING”.
ACHTUNG:
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper 1 , make sure that the
brake pipe a touches the projection b
on the brake caliper.
2. Remove:
• brake caliper
3. Install:
• brake pads
• brake pad springs
• brake caliper
Refer to “REPLACING THE REAR
BRAKE PADS”.
New
T
R
.
.
30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
T
R
.
.
40 Nm (4.0 m · kg, 29 ft · lb)
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES

Yamaha YZF-R7 Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	80.0mm x 68.6mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Fuel Delivery	Fuel injection
Final Drive	Chain
Front Brakes	Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Rear Brakes	245mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Front Tire	120/70ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55ZR17
Wheelbase	54.9 in
Seat Height	32.9 in
Fuel Capacity	3.4 gal
Wet Weight	414 lb
Ground Clearance	5.3 in
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves
Transmission	6-speed
Front Suspension	41mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping; 5.1-in travel
Rear Suspension	Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 5.1-in travel