Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99, Service Manual

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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
NOTE:
NOTE:
5. Install:
brake pad shims
(onto the brake pads)
brake pads
brake pad spring
Always install new brake pads, brake pad
shims, and a brake pad spring as a set.
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.
Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m kg)
d. Install new brake pad shims onto the new
brake pads.
e. Install new brake pads and a new brake pad
spring.
The longer tangs
a
on the brake pad spring
must point in the direction of disc rotation.
6. Install:
brake pad pins
brake pad clips
brake pad cover
brake caliper
Brake caliper bolt
40 Nm (4.0 m kg)
7. Check:
brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark
a
Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” in chapter 3.
8. Check:
brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling
Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.