Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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indicator groove has almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
EAU34090
Rear brake pads
1. Remove the brake caliper bolt, and
then tilt the caliper forward.
2. Check each brake pad for damage
and measure the lining thickness.
If a brake pad is damaged or if the
lining thickness is less than 0.8
mm (0.03 in), have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake pads as a
set.
3. Install the brake caliper bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
EAU22580
Checking the brake fluid level
Front brake
Rear brake
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
1. Brake caliper bolt
1. Lining thickness
Tightening torque:
Brake caliper bolt:
27 Nm (2.7 m·kgf, 19.5 ft·lbf)
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
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