Yamaha XVS950CU 2014, Service Manual

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REAR BRAKE
4-55
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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
EWA1TP1022
Disc brake components rarely require disas-
sembly. Therefore, always follow these pre-
ventive measures:
• Never disassemble brake components un-
less absolutely necessary.
• If any connection on the hydraulic brake
system is disconnected, the entire brake
system must be disassembled, drained,
cleaned, properly filled, and bled after reas-
sembly.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents.
• Use only clean or new brake fluid for clean-
ing brake components.
• Avoid brake fluid coming into contact with
the eyes as it can cause serious injury.
• FIRST AID FOR BRAKE FLUID ENTERING
THE EYES:
• Flush with water for 15 minutes and get im-
mediate medical attention.
TIP
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces and
plastic parts. Therefore always clean up any spilt
brake fluid immediately.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE DISC
1. Remove:
• Rear wheel
Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 4-19.
2. Check:
• Brake disc
Damage/galling
→
Replace.
3. Measure:
• Brake disc deflection
Out of specification
→
Correct the brake disc
deflection or replace the brake disc.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISC” on page 4-39.
4. Measure:
• Brake disc thickness
Measure the brake disc thickness at a few dif-
ferent locations.
Out of specification
→
Replace.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISC” on page 4-39.
5. Adjust:
• Brake disc deflection
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISC” on page 4-39.
6. Install:
• Rear wheel
Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 4-19.
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REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE PADS
TIP
When replacing the brake pads, it is not neces-
sary to disconnect the brake hose or disassem-
ble the brake caliper.
1. Measure:
• Brake pad wear limit “a”
Out of specification
→
Replace the brake
pads as a set.
2. Remove:
• Rear brake caliper retaining bolts
3. Install:
• Brake pads
Brake disc runout limit (as mea-
sured on wheel)
0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Brake disc thickness limit
5.5 mm (0.22 in)
T
R
.
.
Brake disc bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
Brake pad lining thickness (in-
ner)
5.8 mm (0.23 in)
Limit
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Brake pad lining thickness (out-
er)
5.8 mm (0.23 in)
Limit
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
a