2001 YAMAHA YZ250LC brake

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
2. Install:
9Master cylinder 1
9Bolt (master cylinder) 2 2. Install:
9Brake lever 1
9Bolt (brake lever) 2
9Nut (brake lever) 3
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
brake lever sliding surface, bolt and contacting
surface of the master cylinder piston.
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Rear master cylinder
1. Install:
9Reservoir hose 1
9Reservoir tank 2
NOTE:
Pass the reservoir hose into the hose guide.
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
26 Nm (2.6 m•kg, 19 ft•lb)
3. Install:
9Spring 1
9Brake pedal 2
9O-ring 3
9Bolt (brake pedal) 4
9Clip 5
NOTE:
9Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
bolt, O-ring and brake pedal bracket.
9Install the clip with its stopper portion afac-
ing inward.
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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
EC5A5911
Front brake hose
1. Install:
9Brake hose 1
To brake hose holder 2.
NOTE:
Before tightening the bolt (brake hose holder),
align the top aof the brake hose neck with the
brake hose holder bottom b. Then pass the
brake hose in front of the axle boss cand fit it
into the hose groove dso that the brake hose
does not contact the nut (wheel axle).
2. Install:
9Hose cover 1
9Plain washer 2
9Bolt [hose cover (M8)] 3
9Bolt [hose cover (M6)] 4
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
16 Nm (1.6 m•kg, 11 ft•lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
4. Install:
9Pin 1
9Plain washer 2
9Cotter pin 3
NOTE:
After installing, check the brake pedal height.
Refer to “REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” section
in the CHAPTER 3.
3. Pass the brake hose through the cable
guide 1, then through the guide aon the
protector 2.
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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
EC5A5500
Rear brake hose
1. Install:
9Copper washer 1
9Brake hose 2
9Union bolt 3
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Always use new copper washers.
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Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion
a adirects as show and lightly touches
the projection
b bon the master cylinder.
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
4. Install:
9Copper washer 1
9Brake hose 2
9Union bolt 3
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Always use new copper washers.
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Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion a a
directs as show and lightly touches
the projection b b
on the master cylinder.
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
2. Install:
9Brake hose holder 1
9Screw (brake hose holder) 2
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After installing the brake hose holders,
make sure the brake hose does not contact
the spring (rear shock absorber). If it does,
correct its twist.
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Brake fluid
1. Fill:
9Brake fluid
Until the fluid level reaches “LOWER” level
line a.
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9Use only the designated quality brake fluid:
otherwise, the rubber seals may deterio-
rate, causing leakage and poor brake per-
formance.
9Refill with the same type of brake fluid;
mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemi-
cal reaction and lead to poor performance.
9Be careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid and may result in vapor lock.
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Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
AFront
BRear
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
2. Air bleed:
9Brake system
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEED-
ING” section in the CHAPTER 3.
3. Inspect:
9Brake fluid level
Fluid at lower levelÕFill up.
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPEC-
TION” section in the CHAPTER 3.
4. Install:
[Front]
9Diaphragm
9Master cylinder cap 1
9Screw (master cylinder cap) 2
[Rear]
9Diaphragm
9Reservoir tank cap 1
9Bolt (reservoir tank) 2
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After installation, while pulling the lever in
or pushing down on the pedal, check
whether there is any brake fluid leaking
where the union bolts are installed respec-
tively at the master cylinder and caliper.
AFront
BRear
5. Install: (rear brake only)
9Protector 1
9Bolt (protector) 2
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
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CHASFRONT FORK
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
FRONT FORK REMOVAL
Preparation for
Hold the machine by placing the
removalsuitable stand under the engine.
Front wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND
REAR WHEEL”section.
Front caliper Refer to “FRONT BRAKE AND
REAR BRAKE”section.
Number plate
1 Protector 1
2 Brake hose holder 2
3 Pinch bolt (handle crown) 2 Only loosening.
4 Cap bolt 1
Loosen when disassembling the front fork.
5 Pinch bolt (under bracket) 2 Only loosening.
6 Front fork 1
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FRONT FORK
1
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Support the machine securely so there is no dan-
ger of it falling over.
Extent of removal:1Front fork removal
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
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CHASFRONT FORK
7. Adjust:
9Rebound damping force
NOTE:
Turn in the damping adjuster 1finger-tight and
then turn out to the originally set position.
4. Tighten:
9Pinch bolt (handle crown) 1
9Pinch bolt (under bracket) 2
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Tighten the under bracket to specified
torque. If torqued too much, it may cause
the front fork to malfunction.
5. Install:
9Brake hose holder 1
9Caliper 2
9Bolt (caliper) 3
NOTE:
Fit the brake hose holder cut aover the projec-
tion bon the front fork and clamp the brake
hose.
6. Install:
9Brake hose holder 1
9Bolt (brake hose holder) 2
9Protector 3
9Bolt (protector) 4
NOTE:
When installing the brake hose holder, align the
top aof the brake hose neck with the brake
hose holder bottom b. Then pass the brake
hose 5in front of the axle boss cand fit it into
the hose groove dso that the brake hose does
not contact the nut (wheel axle).
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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CHASHANDLEBAR
EC5B3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC5B3100Master cylinder
1. Remove:
9Master cylinder bracket 1
9Master cylinder 2
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9Do not let the master cylinder hang on the
brake hose.
9Keep the master cylinder cap side horizontal
to prevent air from coming in.
EC5B3200
Grip
1. Remove:
9Grip 1
NOTE:
Blow in air between the handlebar or tube guide
and the grip. Then remove the grip which has
become loose.
EC5B4000
INSPECTION
EC5B4100
Handlebar
1. Inspect:
9Handlebar 1
Bends/Cracks /DamageÕReplace.
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent handlebar
as this may dangerously weaken the handlebar.
EC5B5000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
EC5B5100
Throttle assembly
1. Install
9Grip (right) 1
Apply the adhesive on the tube guide 2.
NOTE:
9Before applying the adhesive, wipe off grease
or oil on the tube guide surface awith a lac-
quer thinner.
9Align the mating mark bon the grip (right) with
the slot cin the tube guide.
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