PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Checkin
g
the front an
d
rear
b
rake pa
d
s
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
b
rake pa
d
s
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
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Rear
b
rake pa
d
s
Have a Yamaha dealer check each rear
brake pad for damage and measure
the lining thickness and if necessary,
replace them 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.
Front
b
rake
1. Wear indicator groove
1. Minimum level mark
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