PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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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
b
rake pa
d
s
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
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Rear
b
rake pa
d
s
The rear brake is provided with a check
plug, which, if it is removed, allows you
to check the brake pad wear without
disassembling the brake.
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If the lining thickness is less than 4.6
mm (0.18 in), have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
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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 indica-
tor almost touches the brake disc,
have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake pads as a set.
1. Wear indicator groove
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1. Lining thickness
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1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
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