Yamaha YZF, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU00715
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. Each brake pad is
provided with a wear indicator, which
allows you to check the brake pad wear
without having to disassemble the
brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the position of the wear indicator while
applying the brake. If a brake pad has
worn to the point that the wear indicator
almost touches the brake disc, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads
as a set. EAU03294
Checking the brake fluid level
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake flu-
id level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake level is low, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake sys-
tem for leakage.
1. Brake pad wear indicator (
×
2)
Front
1. Brake pad wear indicator (
×
2)
Rear
1. Minimum level mark
Front
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