Yamaha YZF-R6 Service Manual 7

Specifications and Main Features

  • Wheel Front Axle Torque: 72 Nm (7.2 mekg, 52 ft-lb)
  • Torque for Wheel Axle Pinch Bolt: 20 Nm (2.0 mekg, 14 ft-lb)
  • Torque for Inline Brake Hose Bolt for Disc: 18 Nm (1.8 mekg, 13 ft-lb)
  • Axial run-out of Front Radial Wheel: 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
  • Axial Run Out of Front Lateral Wheel: 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
  • Maximum Deflection of Brake Disc: 0.1 mm (0.0039 in)
  • Minimum Measurement of Brake Disc Thickness: 4.5 mm (0.18 in)
  • Efforts to be used on Wheel Axle and Oil Seal Lips: Lithium soap base grease
  • Torque for Rear Axle Nut of Rear Wheel: 150 Nm (15 mekg, 108 ft-lb)
  • Chain Drive slack: 40 - 50 mm (1.57 - 1.97 in)
  • Torque on Front Brake Calliper Bolt: 40 Nm (4.0 mekg, 29 ft-lb)
  • Torque on Rear Brake Calliper Bolt: 27 Nm (2.7 mekg, 20 ft-lb)
  • Limit of wear on the lining of Front Brake Pads: 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
  • Limit of Wear for the Lining of Rear Brake Pads: 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
  • Spring Free Length Limit: 246 mm (9.69 in)
  • Recommended Brake Fluid: DOT 4

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of brake fluid should I use for this device?

A: Use only DOT 4 brake fluid.

Q: What is the recommended torque for the front wheel axle?

A: As for tightening the front wheel axle, the recommended torque should be 72 Nm or 7.2 mekg, 52 ft-lb.

Q: How do I check the radial wheel runout?

A: Moving on to the radial wheel runout, the limit for the front radial wheel is stated to be 1.0 mm or 0.04 inches.

Q: What is the minimum thickness for the brake disc?

A: Moving on to the details for the brake disc, the specification for a minimum thickness is stated to be 4.5mm or 0.18 inches.

Q: How do I adjust the drive chain slack?

A: The limit for the slack in the chain drive must be between 40 to 50 mm or 1.57 to 1.97 inches.

Q: When should I replace the brake pads?

A: In the case of the front brake pads the replacement must be done when the wear limit reaches upto 0.5 mm or 0.02 inches and for rear brake pads it must be replaced at 0.8 mm or 0.03 inches.

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