2016 YAMAHA YZ450F brake

CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
2-8
Front brake
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Front disc brake
Disc outside diameter  thickness 270  3.0 mm (10.6  0.12 in)
Brake disc thickness limit 2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Brake pad lining thickness (inner) 4.4 mm (0.17 in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Brake pad lining thickness (outer) 4.4 mm (0.17 in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside diameter 9.52 mm (0.37 in)
Caliper cylinder inside diameter 22.65 mm  2 (0.89 in  2)
Specified brake fluid DOT 4
Rear brake
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Brake pedal position 0.0 mm (0.00 in)
Rear disc brake
Disc outside diameter  thickness 245  4.0 mm (9.6  0.16 in)
Brake disc thickness limit 3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Brake disc runout limit (as measured on wheel) 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Brake pad lining thickness (inner) 6.4 mm (0.25 in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Brake pad lining thickness (outer) 6.4 mm (0.25 in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside diameter 11.0 mm (0.43 in)
Caliper cylinder inside diameter 25.40 mm  1 (1.00 in  1)
Specified brake fluid DOT 4
Steering
Steering bearing type Taper roller bearing
Center to lock angle (left) 43.0 °
Center to lock angle (right) 43.0 °
Front suspension
Type Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type Coil spring/oil damper
Front fork travel 310.0 mm (12.20 in)
Fork spring free length 497.0 mm (19.57 in)
Limit 492.0 mm (19.37 in)
Installed length 497.0 mm (19.57 in)
Spring rate K1 5.00 N/mm (0.51 kgf/mm, 28.55 lbf/in) (USA)
(CAN)
4.90 N/mm (0.50 kgf/mm, 27.98 lbf/in) (EUR)
(JPN) (AUS) (NZL) (ZAF)
Spring stroke K1 0.0–310.0 mm (0.00–12.20 in)
Inner tube outer diameter 48 mm (1.9 in)
Inner tube bending limit 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Optional spring available Yes
Recommended oil Suspension oil S1
Quantity 511.0 cm
3 (17.28 US.oz, 18.02 Imp.oz)

TIGHTENING TORQUES
2-17
EASB111057CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES
TIP
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
ITEMThread
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Outer tube and upper bracket bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Outer tube and lower bracket bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Upper bracket and steering stem nut M24 1 145 Nm (14.5 m·kgf, 105 ft·lbf)
Upper handlebar holder bolt M8 4 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Lower handlebar holder nut M10 2 40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
Engine stop switch screw M3 1 0.5 Nm (0.05 m·kgf, 0.36 ft·lbf)
Launch control switch screw M4 1 1.3 Nm (0.13 m·kgf, 0.94 ft·lbf)
Lower ring nut M28 1 See TIP.
Outer tube and damper assembly M51 2 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Inner tube and adjuster M22 2 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Damper assembly and base valve M42 2 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Damper assembly adjuster M12 2 29 Nm (2.9 m·kgf, 21 ft·lbf)
Bleed screw (front fork) and base
valveM5 2 1.3 Nm (0.13 m·kgf, 0.94 ft·lbf)
Front fork protector bolt M6 6 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Front fork protector and brake hose
holder boltM6 2 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Throttle grip cap screw M5 2 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever holder bolt M6 2 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever nut M6 1 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever position locknut M5 1
4.8 Nm (0.48 m·kgf, 3.5 ft·lbf)
Front brake master cylinder holder
boltM6 2 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Front brake master cylinder reser-
voir cap screwM4 2 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Front brake lever pivot bolt M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Front brake lever pivot nut M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Front brake lever position locknut M6 1 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose holder and lower
bracket boltM6 1 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose union bolt M10 2 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Front brake caliper bolt M8 2 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Front brake pad pin M10 1 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Front brake pad pin plug M10 1 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Front brake caliper bleed screw M8 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle nut M18 1 115 Nm (11.5 m·kgf, 83 ft·lbf)
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
2-18
Front wheel axle pinch bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Front brake disc bolt M6 6 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Rear brake disc bolt M6 6 14 Nm (1.4 m·kgf, 10 ft·lbf)
Footrest bracket bolt M10 4 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pedal bolt M8 1 26 Nm (2.6 m·kgf, 19 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pedal position locknut M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Rear brake master cylinder bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Rear brake master cylinder reservoir
cap boltM4 2 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Rear brake hose union bolt M10 2 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Rear brake caliper bleed screw M8 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pad pin M10 1 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pad pin plug M10 1 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel axle nut M22 1 135 Nm (13.5 m·kgf, 98 ft·lbf)
Drive chain puller adjust bolt and
locknutM8 2 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel sprocket nut M8 6 42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)
Nipple (spoke) — 72 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Rear brake disc cover bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Rear brake caliper protector bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (upper side)M10 2 45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf, 33 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (front side) M10 1 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (lower side) M10 1 53 Nm (5.3 m·kgf, 38 ft·lbf)
Engine bracket bolt (upper side) M8 4 36 Nm (3.6 m·kgf, 26 ft·lbf)
Engine bracket bolt (front side) M8 4 34 Nm (3.4 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
Rear frame and frame bolt M8 4 38 Nm (3.8 m·kgf, 27 ft·lbf)
Engine guard bolt (right side) M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Pivot shaft and nut M16 1 85 Nm (8.5 m·kgf, 61 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber assembly up-
per boltM10 1 56 Nm (5.6 m·kgf, 41 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber assembly low-
er boltM10 1 53 Nm (5.3 m·kgf, 38 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber locknut M60 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Relay arm bolt (swingarm side) M14 1 70 Nm (7.0 m·kgf, 51 ft·lbf)
Connecting arm bolt (relay arm side) M14 1 80 Nm (8.0 m·kgf, 58 ft·lbf)
Connecting arm bolt (frame side) M14 1 80 Nm (8.0 m·kgf, 58 ft·lbf)
Swingarm and brake hose holder
screwM5 4 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Drive chain tensioner bolt (upper
side)M8 1 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf) ITEMThread
sizeQ’ty TIGHTENING TORQUES Remarks
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LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES
2-21
EASB111060CHASSISCylinder head cover gasketThree Bond
No.1215®
Crankcase mating surfaceThree Bond
No.1215®
Stator assembly lead grommetThree Bond
No.1215®
Lubrication point Lubricant types
Upper bearings (steering head)
Upper bearings and bearing race cover (steering head)
Lower bearings and oil seal lip (steering head)
Steering stem threads and nut contacting surface
Pivot shaft bearing
Swingarm pivot portion (collar side surface and thrust bearing)
Swingarm pivot portion (collar outer surface)
Swingarm pivot portion (oil seal lip)
Pivot shaft outer surface
Relay arm bearing and oil seal lip
Relay arm thrust washer surface (both sides)
Relay arm collar outer surface and bolt outer surface
Relay arm bolt threads (swingarm side)
Connecting arm bearing and oil seal lip
Connecting arm collar outer surface and bolt outer surface
Rear shock absorber assembly collar outer surface and dust seal lip (upper
side)
Rear shock absorber assembly bearing and dust seal lip (lower side)
Brake pedal pivot portion (O-ring and bolt outer surface)
Front wheel oil seal lip
Front wheel axle outer surface
Rear wheel oil seal lip
Rear wheel axle outer surface
Push rod contacting portion (front brake master cylinder)
Front brake lever bolt outer surface
Clutch lever sliding surface and bolt outer surface
Clutch lever position adjuster end
Clutch lever adjuster rubber lip
Clutch cable end (clutch lever side)
Tube guide (throttle grip) inner surface and throttle cable end
Front brake caliper piston
Front brake caliper piston sealLubrication point Lubricant types
LS
LS
LS
LS
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
S
S
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
S

LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES
2-22
Front brake caliper dust seal
Front brake caliper piston outer surface
Front brake caliper pin bolt and boot
Front brake master cylinder push rod end
Front brake master cylinder kit
Rear brake caliper piston
Rear brake caliper piston seal
Rear brake caliper dust seal
Rear brake caliper piston outer surface
Rear brake caliper pin bolt and boot
Rear brake master cylinder push rod end
Rear brake master cylinder kitLubrication point Lubricant typesS
S
S
S
S
S
S

CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
2-36
1. Throttle cable
2. Clutch cable
3. Plastic band
4. Engine stop switch lead
5. Launch control switch lead
6. Front brake hose
7. Brake hose guide
8. Number plate
A. Number plate band
B. Pass the clutch cable to the rear of the number
plate band.
C. Clamp the engine stop switch lead and the
launch control switch lead to the handlebar by the
plastic band. Do not cut the end of the plastic
band.
D. Pass the engine stop switch lead and the launch
control switch lead between the head pipe and
the cable guide.
E. Pass the front brake hose to the front of the num-
ber plate.
F. 40°±10°
G. Vertical direction
H. Pass the clutch cable to the guide in the number
plate.

CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
2-40
1. Brake master cylinder
2. Brake hose holder
3. Brake hoses
A. While installing the brake hose, direct a bend in
its pipe portion as shown, and bring it into contact
with the projection on the brake caliper.
B. Pass the brake hose into the brake hose holders.
C. If the brake hose interferes with the rear shock
absorber, correct its twist.
D. While installing the brake hose, direct a bend in
its pipe portion as shown, and bring it into contact
with the projection on the brake master cylinder.

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PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS.......................................................................... 3-1
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS .................................................................... 3-1
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE................................. 3-7
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE........................................ 3-7
ENGINE............................................................................................................ 3-8
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL .......................................................... 3-8
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM ....................................................... 3-8
CHANGING THE COOLANT...................................................................... 3-8
CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP ............................................................ 3-9
CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP VALVE OPENING PRESSURE ......... 3-9
CHECKING THE COOLANT CIRCULATORY SYSTEM FOR LEAKS .... 3-10
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER POSITION ...................................... 3-10
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER FREE PLAY .................................... 3-11
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FREE PLAY .................................. 3-11
LUBRICATING THE THROTTLE CABLE ................................................ 3-12
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT................................................. 3-12
CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT ............................................ 3-13
CHECKING THE BREATHER HOSES .................................................... 3-13
CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM..................................................... 3-14
CHECKING THE FUEL LINE ................................................................... 3-14
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL..................................................... 3-14
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL ................................................................ 3-15
ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING SPEED ............................................ 3-16
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE ................................................. 3-17
CHASSIS........................................................................................................ 3-22
BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM .......................................................... 3-22
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSE .............................................................. 3-23
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE .......................................................... 3-23
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE ............................................................. 3-24
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ................................................. 3-24
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS ................................................... 3-26
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR ................................ 3-27
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.................................................. 3-27
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ................................................ 3-28
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ................................................... 3-29
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK PROTECTOR GUIDE .......................... 3-29
CLEANING THE FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL ................ 3-29
AIR BLEEDING FROM FRONT FORK .................................................... 3-30
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS .................................................. 3-30
CHECKING THE SWINGARM OPERATION ........................................... 3-31
CHECKING THE REAR SUSPENSION ................................................... 3-31
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY ................... 3-31
CHECKING THE TIRES ........................................................................... 3-34
CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES ....................................... 3-34
CHECKING THE WHEELS ...................................................................... 3-34