Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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the point that a wear indicator almost
touches the brake disc, 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
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 a wear
indicator groove almost appears, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.
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Checking the brake fluid level
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake
Rear brake (FZ8-S)
TIP
The rear brake fluid reservoir is located
behind panel C. (See page 6-8.)
Rear brake (FZ8-SA)
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
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1. Minimum level mark
LOWER
1
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
UPPER
LOWER
1
UPPER
LOWER
1
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