FRONT BRAKE

CHAS

CAUTION:

Disc brake components rarely require

disassembly. DO NOT:

 

disassemble

components

unless

absolutely necessary;

 

use solvents

on internal

brake

components;

 

 

use spent brake fluid for cleaning; (use only clean brake fluid)

allow brake fluid to come in contact with the eyes, as this may cause eye injury;

splash brake fluid onto painted surfaces or plastic parts, as this may cause damage;

disconnect any hydraulic connection, as this would require the entire brake system to be disassembled, drained, cleaned, properly filled and bled after reassembly.

REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

NOTE:

It is not necessary to disassemble the brake caliper and brake hose to replace the brake pads.

1.Measure:

Brake pad wear limit a

Out of specification Replace the brake pads as a set.

Brake pad wear limit: 1 mm (0.04 in)

2.Install:

Brake pads

Brake pad spring

NOTE:

Always install new brake pads, brake pad shim and brake pad spring as a set.

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Yamaha LIT-11616-16-02, 5TE-F8197-10 service manual Replacing the Front Brake Pads, Brake pad wear limit 1 mm 0.04