2004 YAMAHA YZ450F brake

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
4. Install:
Pin 1
Plain washer 2
Cotter pin 3
NOTE:
After installing, check the brake pedal height.
Refer to “REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” sec-
tion in the CHAPTER 3.
New
Front brake hose
1. Install:
Brake hose 1
To brake hose holder 2.
NOTE:
Before tightening the bolt (brake hose holder),
align the top a of the brake hose neck with the
brake hose holder bottom b. Then pass the
brake hose in front of the axle boss c and fit it
into the hose groove d so that the brake hose
does not contact the nut (wheel axle).
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
2. Install:
Hose cover 1
Plain washer 2
Bolt [hose cover (M8)] 3
Bolt [hose cover (M6)] 4
T R..16 Nm (1.6 m · kg, 11 ft · lb)
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
3. Pass the brake hose through the cable
guide 1, then through the guide a on
the protector 2.

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
4. Install:
Copper washer 1
Brake hose 2
Union bolt 3
WARNING
Always use new copper washers.
CAUTION:
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion a directs as shown and lightly
touches the projection b on the master
cylinder.
New
T R..30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
Rear brake hose
1. Install:
Copper washer 1
Brake hose 2
Union bolt 3
WARNING
Always use new copper washers.
CAUTION:
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion a directs as shown and lightly
touches the projection b on the caliper.
New
T R..30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
2. Install:
Brake hose holder 1
Screw (brake hose holder) 2
CAUTION:
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.
T R..1 Nm (0.1 m · kg, 0.7 ft · lb)
Brake fluid
1. Fill:
Brake fluid
Until the fluid level reaches “LOWER”
level line a.
WARNING
Use only the designated quality brake
fluid:
otherwise, the rubber seals may deterio-
rate, causing leakage and poor brake per-
formance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid;
mixing fluids may result in a harmful chem-
ical reaction and lead to poor performance.
Be 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.
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
ÅFront
ıRear
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
Å
ı

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
2. Air bleed:
Brake system
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR
BLEEDING” section in the CHAPTER
3.
3. Inspect:
Brake fluid level
Fluid at lower level → Fill up.
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
INSPECTION” section in the CHAP-
TER 3.
4. Install:
[Front]
Reservoir float
Diaphragm
Master cylinder cap 1
Screw (master cylinder cap) 2
[Rear]
Diaphragm
Master cylinder cap 1
Bolt (master cylinder cap) 2
CAUTION:
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.
ÅFront
ıRear
5. Install: (rear brake only)
Protector 1
Bolt (protector) 2
Å
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)ı
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)

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CHASFRONT FORK
EC550000
FRONT FORK
Extent of removal:1 Front fork removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalFRONT FORK REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNINGSupport the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Front wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section.
Front caliper Refer to “FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE” section.
Number plate
Handlebar Refer to “HANDLEBAR” section.
1 Protector 1
2 Brake hose holder 2
3 Pinch bolt (handle crown) 2 Only loosening.
4 Cap bolt 1Loosen when disassembling the front fork.
5 Pinch bolt (under bracket) 2 Only loosening.
6 Front fork 1
1

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CHASFRONT FORK
5. Install:
Brake hose holder 1
Caliper 2
Bolt (caliper) 3
NOTE:
Fit the brake hose holder cut a over the pro-
jection b on the front fork and clamp the brake
hose.
6. Install:
Brake hose holder 1
Bolt (brake hose holder) 2
Protector 3
Bolt (protector) 4
NOTE:
When installing the brake hose holder, align
the top a of the brake hose neck with the
brake hose holder bottom b. Then pass the
brake hose 5 in front of the axle boss c and
fit it into the hose groove d so that the brake
hose does not contact the nut (wheel axle).
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
7. Adjust:
Rebound damping force
NOTE:
Turn in the damping adjuster 1 finger-tight
and then turn out to the originally set position.

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CHAS
EC5B3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC5B3100
Master cylinder
1. Remove:
Master cylinder bracket 1
Master cylinder 2
CAUTION:
Do not let the master cylinder hang on the
brake hose.
Keep the master cylinder cap side hori-
zontal to prevent air from coming in.
EC5B3200
Grip
1. Remove:
Grip 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:
Handlebar 1
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken the
handlebar.
HANDLEBAR

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CHASSWINGARM
EC570000
SWINGARM
Extent of removal:1 Swingarm removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
SWINGARM REMOVAL
WARNINGSupport the machine securely so there is no
danger of it falling over.
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Brake hose holder
Rear caliper
Bolt (brake pedal)
Drive chainRefer to “FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE” section.
Shift the brake pedal backward.
1 Chain support 1
2 Chain tensioner (lower) 1
3 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay
arm)1 Hold the swingarm.
4 Bolt (connecting rod) 1
5 Pivot shaft 1
6 Swingarm 1
1