Yamaha FZ8-NA, Service Manual

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FRONT BRAKE
4-36
d. Measure the brake disc deflection.
e. If out of specification, repeat the adjust-
ment steps until the brake disc deflection is
within specification.
f. If the brake disc deflection cannot be
brought within specification, replace the
brake disc.
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6. Install:
• Front wheel
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL” on page 4-12.
EAS22271
REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS
The following procedure applies to both brake
calipers.
TIP
When replacing the brake pads, it is not neces-
sary to disconnect the brake hose or disas-
semble the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
• Brake hose holder
• Front brake caliper
• Brake pad clips “1”
• Brake pad pin “2”
• Brake pad spring “3”
2. Remove:
• Brake pads
3. Measure:
• Brake pad wear limit “a”
Out of specification
→
Replace the brake
pads as a set.
4. Install:
• Brake pads
• Brake pad spring
TIP
Always install new brake pads and new brake
pad spring as a set.
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a. Connect a clear plastic hose “1” tightly to
the bleed screw “2”. Put the other end of
the hose into an open container.
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the
brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper
with your finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
d. Install the brake pads and brake pad
spring.
Brake pad lining thickness
(inner)
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Brake pad lining thickness
(outer)
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Bleed screw
5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)