Yamaha YZ450F(V), Owner'S Service Manual

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