Yamaha YZ250(V), Owner'S Service Manual

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FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
INSP
ADJ
9
Loosen the pad pin
2
.
9 Remove the caliper
3
from the front fork.
9 Remove the pad pin and brake pads
4
.
9 Connect the transparent hose
5
to the
bleed screw
6
and place the suitable con-
tainer under its end.
9 Loosen the bleed screw and push the
caliper piston in.
c C
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
9 Tighten the bleed screw.
9 Install the brake pads
7
and pad pin.
NOTE:
9 Install the brake pads with their projections
a
into the caliper recesses
b
.
9 Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this point.
9 Install the caliper
8
and tighten the pad pin
9
.
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•b)
Bolt (caliper):
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
Pad pin:
18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
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