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have the oil seals of the brake master cylinder and
calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they are dam-
aged or leaking.
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Oil seals: Replace every two years.
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Brake hoses: Replace every four years.
EBU24394
Checking the front brake lever free play
The brake lever free play must be checked at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. The brake lever should have no
free play as shown. If there is free play, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
EBU24574
Adjusting the brake pedal position,
free play and the rear brake lever free
play
The brake pedal position and free play and the
brake lever free play must be checked and, if nec-
essary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
TIP
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Always perform this maintenance completely in
the following order whenever adjusting the rear
brake.
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Before adjusting the brake lever free play and
the brake pedal free play and position, check the
rear brake shoes for wear.
1.
Adjusting the brake pedal position
The top of the brake pedal should be posi-
tioned 43.0–53.0 mm (1.69–2.09 in) above
the top of the footboard bracket. If the position
is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
1. No brake lever free play
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