Yamaha VMAX VMX12S, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU22311
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. Each brake pad is
provided with a wear indicator, which
allows you to check the brake pad wear
without having to disassemble the
brake. To check the brake pad wear,
check the position of the wear indicator
while applying the brake. If a brake pad
has worn to the point that the wear indi-
cator almost touches the brake disc,
have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake pads as a set.
EAU22680
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels
Front brake
Rear brake
Clutch
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake or clutch systems, pos-
sibly causing them to become ineffec-
tive.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake level is low, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake sys-
tem for leakage.
NOTE:
The rear brake fluid reservoir is located
behind panel B. (See page 6-8.)
Observe these precautions:
1. Brake pad wear indicator
1. Minimum level mark
1. Panel B
2. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
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