PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Adjusting the brake pedal
free play
The brake pedal free play should
measure 11.0–18.0 mm (0.43–0.71 in)
as shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal free play and, if necessary, have
a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
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WARNING
An incorrect brake pedal free play
indicates a hazardous condition in
the brake system. Do not operate
the motorcycle until the brake sys-
tem has been checked or repaired
by a Yamaha dealer.
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
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Front brake pads
1. Remove the front brake caliper by
removing the bolts.
2. Check each front brake pad for
damage and measure the lining
thickness. If a brake pad is dam-
aged or if the lining thickness is
less than 0.8 mm (0.03 in), have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.
3. Install the front brake caliper by
installing the bolts, then tighten-
ing them to the specified torque.
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Rear brake pads
Check each rear 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 1.5 mm
(0.06 in), have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
1. Brake pedal free play
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2. Brake caliper
3. Lining thickness
Tightening torque:
Brake caliper bolt:
35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
1. Lining thickness
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