1999 YAMAHA YZF-R7 brake

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CHASFRONT AND REAR BRAKES
1. Install:
• brake master cylinder 1
NOTE:
• Install the brake master cylinder holder
with the “UP” mark facing up.
• Align the end of the brake master cyl-
inder holder with the punch mark a in
the right handlebar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the
lower bolt.
1a
T R..13 Nm (1.3 m · kg, 9.4 ft · lb)
2. Install:
• copper washers
• brake hose
• union bolt
WARNINGWARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer
to “CABLE ROUTING”.
NOTE:
• While holding the brake hose, tighten
the union bolt as shown.
• Turn the handlebars to the left and to
the right to make sure that the brake
hose does not touch other parts (e.g.,
wire harness, cables, leads). Correct if
necessary.
New
T R..30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
3. Fill:
• brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the rec-
ommended brake fluid)
WARNINGWARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rub-
ber seals to deteriorate, causing leak-
age and poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. Mixing
brake fluids may result in a harmful
chemical reaction, leading to poor
brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water
does not enter the brake fluid reser-
voir. Water will significantly lower the
boiling point of the brake fluid and
could cause vapor lock.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4

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CHASFRONT AND REAR BRAKES
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces and plastic parts. Therefore,
always clean up any spilt brake fluid
immediately.
4. Bleed:
• brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.
5. Check:
• brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a ®
Add the recommended brake fluid to
the proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL” in chapter 3.
6. Check:
• brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling ® Bleed the
brake system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.
EB702290
ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• copper washers
• brake hoses
• union bolt
WARNINGWARNING
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 master cylinder, make sure that
the brake pipe touches the projection a
as shown.
aa
New
T R..30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)

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CHASFRONT AND REAR BRAKES
2. Fill:
• brake fluid reservoir
WARNINGWARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rub-
ber seals to deteriorate, causing leak-
age and poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. Mixing
brake fluids may result in a harmful
chemical reaction, leading to poor
brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water
does not enter the reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling
point of the brake fluid and could
cause vapor lock.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces and plastic parts. Therefore,
always clean up any spilt brake fluid
immediately.
3. Bleed:
• brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
4. Check:
• brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a ®
Add the recommended brake fluid to
the proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL” in chapter 3.
5. Adjust:
• brake pedal position
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE REAR
BRAKE” in chapter 3.
6. Adjust:
• rear brake light operation timing
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE REAR
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH” in chapter 3.

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CHAS
3. Check:
• clutch fluid reservoir 1
Cracks/damage ® Replace.
• clutch fluid reservoir diaphragm 2
Cracks/damage ® Replace.
4. Check:
• clutch hose
Cracks/damage/wear ® Replace.
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
WARNINGWARNING
• Before installation, all internal clutch
components must be cleaned and
lubricated with clean or new clutch
fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal clutch
components.
Recommended clutch fluid
Brake fluid DOT 4
1. Install:
• clutch master cylinder 1
NOTE:
• Install the clutch master cylinder
holder with the “UP” mark facing up.
• Align the end of the clutch master cyl-
inder holder with the punch mark a in
the handlebar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the
lower bolt.
UP UP
1
1

a a
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH

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CHAS
2. Install:
• copper washers
• clutch hose 1
• union bolt 2
WARNINGWARNING
Proper clutch hose routing is essential
to insure safe motorcycle operation.
Refer to “CABLE ROUTING”.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
When installing the clutch hose onto
the clutch master cylinder, make sure
that the pipe a touches the projection
b.
2
2

a
a
1 1
b
b
New
T R..26 Nm (2.6 m · kg, 19 ft · lb)
3. Fill:
• clutch fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the rec-
ommended clutch fluid)
Recommended clutch fluid
Brake fluid DOT 4
WARNINGWARNING
• Use only the designated clutch fluid.
Other clutch fluids may cause the rub-
ber seals to deteriorate, causing leak-
age and poor clutch performance.
• Refill with the same type of clutch
fluid that is already in the system.
Mixing clutch fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction, leading to
poor clutch performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water
does not enter the reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling
point of the clutch fluid and could
cause vapor lock.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Clutch fluid may damage painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Therefore, always
clean up any spilt clutch fluid immedi-
ately.
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH

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CHAS
EAS00315
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER
WARNINGWARNING
• Before installation, all internal clutch
components must be cleaned and
lubricated with clean or new clutch
fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal clutch
components as they will cause the oil
seal and dust seal to swell and distort.
• Whenever a clutch release cylinder is
disassembled, replace the oil seal and
dust seal.
Recommended clutch fluid
Brake fluid DOT 4
1. Check:
• copper washer 1
• clutch hose 2
• union bolt 3
WARNINGWARNING
Proper clutch hose routing is essential
to insure safe motorcycle operation.
Refer to “CABLE ROUTING”.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
When installing the clutch hose onto the
clutch release cylinder, make sure that
the pipe a touches the projection b.
2. Fill:
• clutch fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the rec-
ommended clutch fluid)
WARNINGWARNING
• Use only the designated clutch fluid.
Other clutch fluids may cause the rub-
ber seals to deteriorate, causing leak-
age and poor clutch performance.
• Refill with the same type of clutch
fluid that is already in the system.
Mixing clutch fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction, leading to
poor clutch performance.Recommended clutch fluid
Brake fluid DOT 4
2
2

3

3

a a
1
1

b b
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T R..26 Nm (2.6 m · kg, 19 ft · lb)
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH

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CHAS
EB703001
FRONT FORK
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • Ib)
T R..11 Nm (1.1 m • kg, 8.0 ft • Ib)
T R..13 Nm (1.3 m • kg, 9.4 ft • Ib)
T R..26 Nm (2.6 m • kg, 19 ft • Ib)
T R..25 Nm (2.5 m • kg, 18 ft • Ib)
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Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks
Removing the front fork legsRemove the parts in the order listed.
The following procedure applies to
both of the front fork legs.
Bottom cowling and front cowling Refer to “COWLINGS” in chapter 3.
Front wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE
DISCS”.
1 Front fender 1
2 Upper bracket pinch bolt 1 Loosen.
3 Cap bolt 1 Loosen.
4 Handlebar pinch bolt 2
5 Lower bracket pinch bolt 3
6 Front fork leg 1
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.
FRONT FORK

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CHAS
17.Install:
• outer tube
(onto the cap bolt)
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the cap bolt.
EB703710
INSTALLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of
the front fork legs.
1. Install:
• front fork leg
Temporarily tighten the upper and
lower bracket pinch bolts.
NOTE:
Align the top of the upper bracket with
fourth groove below the cap bolt.
2. Tighten:
• lower bracket pinch bolt 1, 2, 3
NOTE:
Tighten the lower bracket pinch bolts 1,
2 and 3 in the given order and in two
stages. Finally, tighten the pinch bolt 1
once more.
• handlebar pinch bolt
• cap bolt
• upper bracket pinch bolt
WARNINGWARNING
Make sure that the brake hoses are
routed properly.
3. Adjust:
• spring preload
• rebound damping
• compression damping
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE FRONT
FORK LEGS” in chapter 3.
1
1
2

2

3

3

T R..11 Nm (1.1 m · kg, 8.0 ft · lb)
T R..13 Nm (1.3 m · kg, 9.4 ft · lb)
T R..25 Nm (2.5 m · kg, 18 ft · lb)
T R..26 Nm (2.6 m · kg, 19 ft · lb)
FRONT FORK