PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Checkin
g
the front
b
rake pa
d
s
an
d
rear
b
rake shoes
The front brake pads and the rear
brake shoes must be checked for wear
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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Front
b
rake pa
d
s
Check each front brake pad for dam-
age and measure the lining thickness.
If a brake pad is damaged or if the lin-
ing thickness is less than 3.1 mm (0.12
in), have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake pads as a set.
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Rear
b
rake shoes
The rear brake is provided with a wear
indicator, which allows you to check
the brake shoe wear without having to
disassemble the brake. To check the
brake shoe wear, check the position of
the wear indicator while applying the
brake. If a brake shoe has worn to the
point that the wear indicator reaches
the wear limit mark, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake shoes as a
set.
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Checkin
g
the
b
rake flui
d
level
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
WARNING
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Improper maintenance can result in
loss of
b
rakin
g
a
b
ility. O
b
serve
these precautions:
1. Lining thickness
1. Wear indicator
2. Wear limit line
1. Minimum level mark
Specifie
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b
rake flui
d
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