
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
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 brake pads
Each front brake pad is provided with a
wear indicator groove, which allows
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator groove. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
indicator groove has almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
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Rear brake pads
Each rear brake pad is provided with a
wear indicator groove, which allows
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
Check the brake pad wear as follows.
1. Remove the brake caliper bolt,
and then tilt the caliper forward to
inspect the wear indicator groove.
If a brake pad has worn to the
point that the wear indicator
groove has almost disappeared,
have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake pads as a set.
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
Front
1. Brake caliper bolt
Rear
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