How do you change the break fluid on an r1 2004 yamaha ? or where can i find this info online ?|||There are two reservoirs on the R1. One on the right handle bar and one on the right side below the seat. The handlebar reservoir is for the front and the other is for the rear.
I would recommend two people to do this procedure. 1 to pump the brakes and 1 to open and close the brake bleeder.
There are two bleeders on the front wheel covered with a rubber caps. Here is how you do this on the front. Repeat the process for the rear.
1) remove rubber caps.
2) remove brake reservoir cap
2) get box wrench that fits bleed nut
You can get a bleed hose (usually a brake line) and attach it to the bleed nut with the open end in a jar of brake fluid to prevent air intake. But we will use a lot of rags instead.
3) depress the front brake LIGHTLY
4) Loosen bleed line for the first time
5) Close lightly.
Note
Use voice communication from the brake operator to prevent air intake into the system. don鈥檛 go too fast or you will get your timing off.
6) Front brake operator depresses brake lever and says 鈥榦pen鈥?br>
7) Mechanic B then opens brake bleeder. Brake fluid will shoot out.
8) close brake bleeder
9) front brake operator says 鈥榗lose鈥?makes sure bleeder is closed and releases brake lever.
More Notes
Repeat until fluid is clear. Repeat on other front brake bleeder. DO NOT ALLOW BRAKE RESERVOIR TO GET LOW. Continue filling as you bleed the brakes.
Any air intake will make brakes soft, spongy, or just not work.
Do not allow brake fluid onto tires.
Make sure your have a lot of rags.
If you get air in the system repeat until all air is out.
Use DOT 4 Brake Fluid
www.cyclemartusa.com|||I don%26#039;t want to be mean, but you should buy a service manual, if you plan on doing jobs yourself. R1%26#039;s go fast, and if you don%26#039;t know how to change the brake fluid, this may lead to incomplete/ inproper job which = very bad accident. I definitely believe in doing the job yourself, for cost savings, but buy a service manual, usually about 60-80$. They are very detailed and pretty easy to understand. Good luck. p.s.: these service manuals cover any type of repair you may need to do in the future.|||go to yamaha authorized mechanic|||Most motorcycles have the brake fluid chamber installed on the handlebars first things first find the chamber clamp off both front and back brake lines then disconnect from the lines from the calipers. take the cover plate off of the fluid box using some container place under one at a time on the brake lines un clamp and you sholud have the fluid leaving the chamber and running into the container re-clamp and then do the next line. Once the lines are bled take some of your new fluid and recharge the lines
remember you want a steady steam coming from the lines so as in no air pockets. Once the lines are bleed clamp them off reconnect them to your calipers and top off your chamber also use your brakes while the bike is in neutral and see if they are working properly before you ride again. Good Luck and have fun if still unsure have it done by a pro.
