1999 YAMAHA YZF-R7 drain bolt

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CHAS

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
EB702202
Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks
Removing the rear brake master cyl-
inder and brake fluid reservoir
Remove the parts in the order listed.
Brake fluid Drain.
1 Brake fluid reservoir cap 1
2 Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm holder 1
3 Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm 1
4 Brake fluid reservoir 1
5 Plastic clamp 1
6 Plastic locking tie 1
7 Brake fluid reservoir hose 1
8 Hose joint 1
9 Oil seal 1
10 Union bolt 1
11 Copper washer 2
12 Brake hose 1
13 Brake master cylinder 1
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.

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CHAS

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
EB702210
DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE
MASTER CYLINDER
NOTE:

Before disassembling the front brake
master cylinder, drain the brake fluid
from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
• union bolt
1
• copper washers
2
• brake hoses
3
NOTE:

To collect any remaining brake fluid,
place a container under the master cylin-
der and the end of the brake hose.
EB702220
DISASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE
MASTER CYLINDER
1. Remove:
• union bolt
1
• copper washers
2
• brake hose
3
NOTE:

To collect any remaining brake fluid,
place a container under the master cylin-
der and the end of the brake hose.
3
3

1

1

2
2


EB702243
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
MASTER CYLINDERS
The following procedure applies to both of
the brake master cylinders.
1. Check:
• brake master cylinder
Damage/scratches/wear
®
Replace.
• brake fluid delivery passages
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction
®
Blow out with com-
pressed air.

Front
õ
Rear

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CHASHYDRAULIC CLUTCH
.EAS00305
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH
Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks
Removing the clutch master cylin-
derRemove the parts in the order listed.
Clutch fluid Drain.
1 Clutch fluid reservoir cap 1
2 Clutch fluid reservoir diaphragm holder 1
3 Clutch fluid reservoir diaphragm 1
4 Clutch fluid reservoir 1
5 Clutch fluid reservoir hose 1
6 Dust seat 1
7 Circlip 1
8 Hose joint 1
9 Clutch lever 1
10 Clutch switch coupler 1
11 Union bolt 1

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CHAS
EAS00311
Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks
Removing the clutch release cylin-
derRemove the parts in the order listed.
Bottom cowling Refer to “COWLINGS” in chapter 3.
Clutch fluid Drain.
1 Starter knob 1
2 Union bolt 1
3 Copper washer 2
4 Clutch hose 1
5 Clutch release cylinder assembly 1
6 Dowel pin 2
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH

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CHAS
• nut 2
• spring seat 3
• spacer
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a. Press down on the spacer with the
fork spring compressor 4.
b. Install the rod holder 5 between the
nut 2 and the spring seat 3.
NOTE:
Use the side of the rod holder that is
marked “A”.
c. Loosen the nut.
d. Remove the cap bolt, straight key,
washer and damper adjusting rod.
e. Remove the rod holder and fork
spring compressor.
WARNINGWARNING
The fork spring is compressed.
f. Remove the nut, spring seat and
spacer.
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Fork spring compressor
90890-01441
Rod holder
90890-01434
2. Drain:
• fork oil
NOTE:
Stroke the damper rod 1 several times
while draining the fork oil.
3. Remove:
• outer tube
(from inner tube)
4. Remove:
• dust seal
• oil seal clip 1
• oil seal
• washer
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
FRONT FORK