2004 YAMAHA YZ250LC brake

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REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT/
FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENTINSP
ADJ
EC365080
FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND
REPLACEMENT
1. Inspect:
9Brake pad thickness a
Out of specification Replace as a set.
2. Replace:
9Brake pad
Brake pad thickness a a
:
Standard
4.4 mm (0.17 in)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Brake pad replacement steps:
9Remove the pad pin plug 1.
EC364005
REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
9Brake pedal height a
Out of specificationAdjust.
NOTE:
The brake pedal height is the vertical distance
from the inside top end of the footrest.
2. Adjust:
9Brake pedal height
Brake pedal height a a
:
Zero mm (Zero in)
Pedal height adjustment steps:
9Loosen the locknut 1.
9Turn the adjusting nut 2until the pedal
height ais within specified height.
9Tighten the locknut.
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9Adjust the pedal height between the
maximum Å Å
and the minimum ı ı
as
shown. (In this adjustment, the bolt 3 3
end b b
should protrude out of the thread-
ed portion 4 4
but not be less than 2 mm
(0.08 in) c c
away from the brake pedal
5 5
).
9After the pedal height adjustment, make
sure that the rear brake does not drag.
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FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
INSP
ADJ
9Loosen the pad pin 2.
9Remove the brake hose holder 3and
caliper 4from the front fork.
9Remove the pad pin and brake pads 5.
9Connect the transparent hose 6to the
bleed screw 7and place the suitable con-
tainer under its end.
9Loosen the bleed screw and push the
caliper piston in.
cC
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
9Tighten the bleed screw.
9Install the brake pads 8and pad pin.
NOTE:
9Install the brake pads with their projections
ainto the caliper recesses b.
9Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this point.
9Install the brake hose holder 9and caliper
0and tighten the pad pin q.
NOTE:
Fit the brake hose holder cut cover the pro-
jection
don the front fork and clamp the
brake hose.
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•b)
Bolt (caliper):
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
Pad pin:
18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
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REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
INSP
ADJ
3. Inspect:
9Brake fluid level
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
INSPECTION” section.
4. Check:
9Brake lever operation
A softy or spongy feeling Bleed brake
system.
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEED-
ING” section.
EC366060
REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND
REPLACEMENT
1. Inspect:
9Brake pad thickness a
Out of specification Replace as a set.
2. Replace:
9Brake pad
9Install the pad pin plug w.
Pad pin plug:
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
Brake pad thickness a a
:
Standard
6.4 mm (0.25 in)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Brake pad replacement steps:
9Remove the protector 1and pad pin plug
2.
9Loosen the pad pin 3.
9Remove the rear wheel 4and caliper 5.
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section in the CHAPTER 5.
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REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
INSP
ADJ
9Remove the pad pin 6and brake pads 7.
9Connect the transparent hose 8to the
bleed screw 9and place the suitable con-
tainer under its end.
9Loosen the bleed screw and push the
caliper piston in.
cC
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
9Tighten the bleed screw.
9Install the brake pads 0and pad pin q.
NOTE:
9Install the brake pads with their projections
ainto the caliper recesses b.
9Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this point.
9Install the caliper wand rear wheel e.
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section in the CHAPTER 5.
9Tighten the pad pin r.
9Install the pad pin plug tand protector y.
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
Pad pin:
18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
Pad pin plug:
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
Bolt (protector):
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
3. Inspect:
9Brake fluid level
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
INSPECTION” section.
4. Check:
9Brake pedal operation
A softy or spongy feeling Bleed brake
system.
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING”
section.
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REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR INSPECTION
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTIONINSP
ADJ
EC36b000
REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR
INSPECTION
1. Remove:
9Brake pad
Refer to
“REAR BRAKE PAD INSPEC-
TION AND REPLACEMENT” section.
2. Inspect:
9Rear brake pad insulator 1
Damage Replace.
EC367001
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Place the master cylinder so that its top is in
a horizontal position.
2. Inspect:
9Brake fluid level
Fluid at lower level Fill up.
aLower level
ÅFront
ıRear
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9Use only designated quality brake fluid to
avoid poor brake performance.
9Refill with same type and brand of brake flu-
id; mixing fluids could result in poor brake
performance.
9Be sure that water or other contaminants do
not enter master cylinder when refilling.
9Clean up spilled fluid immediately to avoid
erosion of painted surfaces or plastic parts.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
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FRONT FORK INSPECTION
INSP
ADJ
3. Adjust:
9Drive chain slack
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
9Front fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action/oil leakage Repair or
replace.
Drive chain slack adjustment steps:
9Loosen the axle nut 1and locknuts 2.
9Adjust chain slack by turning the
adjusters 3.
To tighten Turn adjuster 3 3
counter-
clockwise.
To loosen Turn adjuster 3 3
clockwise
and push wheel forward.
9Turn each adjuster exactly the same amount
to maintain correct axle alignment. (There are
marks aon each side of chain puller align-
ment.)
NOTE:
Turn the adjuster so that the chain is in line
with the sprocket, as viewed from the rear.
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Too small chain slack will overload the
engine and other vital parts; keep the
slack within the specified limits.
9Tighten the axle nut while pushing down the
drive chain.
9Tighten the locknuts.
Axle nut:
125 Nm (12.5 m•kg, 90 ft•lb)
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m•kg, 11 ft•lb)
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LUBRICATION
INSP
ADJ
EC36a042
LUBRICATION
To ensure smooth operation of all components,
lubricate your machine during setup, after break-
in, and after every race.
1All control cable
2Clutch lever pivot
3Shift pedal pivot
4Footrest pivot
5Throttle-to-handlebar contact
6Drive chain
7Throttle roller sliding surface
8Tube guide cable winding portion
9Throttle cable end
0Clutch cable endÅUse Yamaha cable lube or equivalent on
these areas.
ıUse SAE10W-30 motor oil or suitable chain
lubricants.
ÇLubricate the following areas with high quali-
ty, lightweight lithium-soap base grease.
cC
Wipe off any excess grease, and avoid get-
ting grease on the brake discs.
A
A
CC
AB
AA
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CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEARENG
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CLUTCH PLATE AND
FRICTION PLATE REMOVAL
Preparation for Drain the transmission oil.
Refer to “TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACE-
removalMENT“ section in the CHAPTER 3.
Bolt (brake pedal) Shift the brake pedal downward.
Rotor and stator Refer to
“CDI MAGNETO“section.
Clutch cable Disconnect at engine side.
1 Clutch cover 1
2 Screw (clutch spring) 6
3 Clutch spring 6
4 Pressure plate 1
5 Friction plate 8
6 Clutch plate 7
Extent of removal:1Clutch plate and friction plate removal
EC490000
CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAREC498000
CLUTCH PLATE AND FRICTION PLATE
1
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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