Yamaha YFM250RX 2008, Service Manual

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CHAS
6-17
EBS00405
REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE PADS
NOTE: NOTE:
It is not necessary to disassemble the brake
caliper and brake hose to replace the brake
pads.
1. Remove:
• brake pads
wear limit
NOTE: NOTE:
Replace the brake pads as a set if either is
found to be worn to the wear limit.
2. Install:
• brake pads
• brake pad spring
NOTE: NOTE:
Always install new brake pads and brake pad
spring as a set.
a. Connect a suitable hose tightly to the
brake caliper bleed screw . Put the other
end of this hose into an open container.
b. Loosen the brake caliper bleed screw and,
using a finger, push the caliper piston into
the brake caliper.
c. Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw.
d. Install a new brake pad spring and new
brake pads.
3. Install:
• brake pad retaining bolts
(Bend the lock washer tabs along a flat side
of the bolts)
• brake caliper
• brake caliper mounting bolts
4. Check:
• brake fluid level
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” in chapter 3.
5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.7 ft•lb)
Brake pad retaining bolt
17 Nm (1.7 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
Brake caliper mounting bolt
34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 25 ft•lb)
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES