2002 YAMAHA YZ250F brake

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER DISASSEMBLY
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Extent of removal:1 Front brake master cylinder disassembly2 Rear brake master cylinder disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
DISASSEMBLY
1 Brake master cylinder cap 1
2 Diaphragm 1
3 Brake master cylinder boot 1
4 Circlip 1 Use a long nose circlip pliers.
5 Washer 1
6 Push rod 1
7 Brake master cylinder kit
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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
EC5A3000
REMOVAL POINTS
Brake fluid
1. Remove:
[Front]
Brake master cylinder cap 1
[Rear]
Brake master cylinder guard 1
Reservoir tank cap 2
NOTE:
Do not remove the diaphragm.
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2. Connect the transparent hose 2 to the
bleed screw 1 and place a suitable con-
tainer under its end.
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3. Loosen the bleed screw and drain the
brake fluid while pulling the lever in or
pushing down on the pedal.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
fluid immediately.
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Brake caliper piston
1. Remove:
Brake caliper piston
Use compressed air and proceed care-
fully.
WARNING
Cover piston with rag and use extreme
caution when expelling piston from cylin-
der.
Never attempt to pry out piston.
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ıRear
Caliper piston removal steps:
Insert a piece of rag into the brake caliper
to lock one brake caliper.
Carefully force the piston out of the brake
caliper cylinder with compressed air.
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Brake caliper piston seal kit
1. Remove:
Dust seal 1
Piston seal 2
NOTE:
Remove the piston seals and dust seals by
pushing them with a finger.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Never attempt to pry out piston seals and
dust seals.
WARNING
Replace the piston seals and dust seals
whenever a caliper is disassembled.
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ıRear
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EC5A4000
INSPECTION
Brake master cylinder
1. Inspect:
Brake master cylinder inner surface a
Wear/scratches → Replace master cyl-
inder assembly.
Stains → Clean.
WARNING
Use only new brake fluid.
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ıRear
2. Inspect:
Diaphragm 1
Crack/damage → Replace.
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3. Inspect:
Brake master cylinder piston 1
Brake master cylinder cup 2
Wear/damage/score marks → Replace
brake master cylinder kit.
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CHAS
Brake caliper
1. Inspect:
Brake caliper cylinder inner surface a
Wear/score marks → Replace brake
caliper assembly.
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2. Inspect:
Brake caliper piston 1
Wear/score marks → Replace brake
caliper piston assembly.
WARNING
Replace the piston seals and dust seals 2
whenever a caliper is disassembled.
EC534301
Brake hose
1. Inspect:
Brake hose 1
Crack/damage → Replace.
EC5A5000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
WARNING
All internal parts should be cleaned in
new brake fluid only.
Internal parts should be lubricated with
brake fluid when installed.
Replace the piston seals and dust seals
whenever a caliper is disassembled.
Brake caliper piston
1. Clean:
Brake caliper
Piston seal
Dust seal
Brake caliper piston
Clean them with brake fluid.
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE

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CHAS
2. Install:
Piston seal 1
Dust seal 2
WARNING
Always use new piston seals and dust
seals.
NOTE:
Fit the piston seals and dust seals onto the slot
on brake caliper correctly.
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ıRear
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3. Install:
Brake caliper piston 1
NOTE:
Apply the brake fluid on the piston wall.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
For the front brake caliper, install the pis-
ton with its depressed side a facing the
brake caliper. For the rear brake caliper,
install the piston with its shallow
depressed side b facing the caliper.
Never force to insert.
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ıRear
Front brake caliper
1. Install:
Pad support 1
Brake pad 2
Pad pin 3
NOTE:
Install the brake pads with their projections
a into the brake caliper recesses b.
Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this point.
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FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE

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2. Install:
Copper washer 1
Union bolt 2
WARNING
Always use new copper washers.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion a directs as show and lightly touches
the projection b on the brake caliper.
T R..30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
3. Install:
Brake hose holder 1
Brake caliper 2
Bolt (brake caliper) 3
NOTE:
Fit the brake hose holder cut a over the pro-
jection b on the front fork and clamp the brake
hose.
4. Tighten:
Pad pin 4
5. Install:
Pad pin plug 5
Rear brake caliper
1. Install:
Pad support 1
Brake pad 2
Pad pin 3
NOTE:
Install the brake pads with their projections
a into the brake caliper recesses b.
Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this point.
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
T R..18 Nm (1.8 m · kg, 13 ft · lb)
T R..3 Nm (0.3 m · kg, 2.2 ft · lb)

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2. Install:
Brake disc cover 1
Bolt (brake disc cover) 2
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
3. Install:
Copper washer 1
Brake hose 2
Union bolt 3
WARNING
Always use new copper washers.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Install the brake hose to the brake caliper
with the paint a on the pipe facing the
brake caliper and with the pipe contacting
the brake caliper projection b.
T R..30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
4. Install:
Brake caliper 1
Rear wheel 2
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section.
5. Tighten:
Pad pin 3
6. Install:
Pad pin plug 4
T R..18 Nm (1.8 m · kg, 13 ft · lb)
T R..3 Nm (0.3 m · kg, 2.2 ft · lb)

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Brake master cylinder kit
1. Clean:
Brake master cylinder
Brake master cylinder kit
Clean them with brake fluid.
2. Install:
Brake master cylinder cup (primary) 1
Brake master cylinder cup (secondary)
2
To brake master cylinder piston 3.
NOTE:
Apply the brake fluid on the brake master cyl-
inder cup.
WARNING
After installing, cylinder cup should be
installed as shown direction. Wrong instal-
lation cause improper brake performance.
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3. Install:
Spring 1
To brake master cylinder piston 2.
NOTE:
Install the spring at the smaller dia. side.
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