1999 YAMAHA YZF-R7 brake

7 - 8
CHASFRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS
3. Adjust:
• front wheel static balance
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a. Install a balancing weight 1 onto the
rim exactly opposite the heavy spot
“X”.
NOTE:
Start with the lightest weight.
b. Turn the front wheel 90˚ so that the
heavy spot is positioned as shown.
c. If the heavy spot does not stay in that
position, install a heavier weight.
d. Repeat steps (b) and (c) until the front
wheel is balanced.
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4. Check:
• front wheel static balance
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a. Turn the front wheel and make sure
that it stays at each position shown.
b. If the front wheel does not remain
stationary at all of the positions,
rebalance it.
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7 - 9
CHAS
REAR WHEEL, BRAKE DISC, AND REAR WHEEL
SPROCKET
EB701000
REAR WHEEL, BRAKE DISC, AND REAR WHEEL SPROCKET
Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks
Removing the rear wheelRemove the parts in the order listed.
1 Brake caliper 1
2 Locknut (left and right) 2 Loosen.
3 Adjusting bolt (left and right) 2 Loosen.
4 Wheel axle nut 2
5 Washer 1
6 Rear wheel axle 1
7 Rear wheel 1
8 Brake caliper bracket 1
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable
stand so that the rear wheel is ele-
vated.

7 - 10
CHAS
REAR WHEEL, BRAKE DISC, AND REAR WHEEL
SPROCKET
EB701010
Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks
Removing the brake disc and rear
wheel sprocketRemove the parts in the order listed.
1 Brake disc 1
2 Rear wheel sprocket 1
3 Oil seal cover (left and right) 2
4 Spacer (left and right) 2
5 Oil seal 1
6 Bearing 1
7 Rear wheel drive hub 1
8 Rear wheel drive hub damper 6
9 Rear wheel 1
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.

7 - 11
CHAS
REAR WHEEL, BRAKE DISC, AND REAR WHEEL
SPROCKET
Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks
Disassembling the rear wheelRemove the parts in the order listed.
1 Spacer 1
2 Bearing 1
3 Spacer 1
4 Oil seal 1
5 Circlip 1
6 Bearing 1
For assembly, reverse the disassembly
procedure.

7 - 12
CHAS
REAR WHEEL, BRAKE DISC, AND REAR WHEEL
SPROCKET
EB701100
REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNINGWARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand
so that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• brake caliper
NOTE:
Do not depress the brake pedal when
removing the brake caliper.
3. Remove:
• wheel axle nut
• washer
• wheel axle
• rear wheel
NOTE:
Push the rear wheel forward and
remove the drive chain from the rear
wheel sprocket.
EB701400
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Check:
• wheel axle
• rear wheel
• wheel bearings
• oil seals
• brake disc
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL”.
2. Check:
• tire
• rear wheel
Damage/wear ® Replace.
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” and
“CHECKING THE WHEELS” in chapter 3.

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CHAS
REAR WHEEL, BRAKE DISC, AND REAR WHEEL
SPROCKET
3. Measure:
• radial wheel runout
• lateral wheel runout
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL”.
Over the specified limits ® Replace.
Max. radial wheel runout
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Max. lateral wheel runout
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
EB701430
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB
1. Check:
• rear wheel drive hub 1
Cracks/damage ® Replace.
• rear wheel drive hub dampers 2
Damage/wear ® Replace.
EB701440
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR
WHEEL SPROCKET
1. Check:
• rear wheel sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth a wear ® Replace
the rear wheel sprocket.
Bent teeth ® Replace the rear wheel
sprocket.
b
Correct
1Drive chain roller
2Rear wheel sprocket
2. Replace:
• rear wheel sprocket
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a. Remove the self-locking nuts and the
rear wheel sprocket.
b. Clean the rear wheel drive hub with a
clean cloth, especially the surfaces
that contact the sprocket.
c. Install the new rear wheel sprocket.
NOTE:
Tighten the self-locking nuts in stages
and in a crisscross pattern.
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T R..
Rear wheel sprocket self-lock-
ing nut
150 Nm (15.0 m • kg, 110 ft • lb)

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CHAS
REAR WHEEL, BRAKE DISC, AND REAR WHEEL
SPROCKET
EB701710
INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Lubricate:
• wheel axle
• wheel bearings
• oil seal lips
Recommended lubricant
Lithium soap base grease
2. Adjust:
• drive chain slack a
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE DRIVE
CHAIN SLACK” in chapter 3.
Drive chain slack
40 ~ 50 mm (1.57 ~ 1.97 in)
3. Tighten:
• wheel axle
• wheel axle nut
• brake caliper bolts
WARNINGWARNING
Make sure that the brake hose is routed
properly.
EB701900
ADJUSTING THE REAR WHEEL STATIC
BALANCE
NOTE:
• After replacing the tire, wheel or both,
the rear wheel static balance should be
adjusted.
• Adjust the rear wheel static balance
with the brake disc and rear wheel
drive hub installed.
1. Adjust:
• rear wheel static balance
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL”.
T R..150 Nm (15.0 m · kg, 110 ft · lb)
T R..45 Nm (4.5 m · kg, 32 ft · lb)
T R..40 Nm (4.0 m · kg, 29 ft · lb)

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CHASFRONT AND REAR BRAKES
EB702001
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks
Removing the front brake padsRemove the parts in the order listed.
The following procedure applies to
both of the front brake calipers.
1 Brake pad clip 2
2 Brake pad pin 1
3 Brake pad spring 1
4 Brake pad 2
5 Brake pad shim 2
6 Bleed screw 1
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.