PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes
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Front brake
Wear indicator grooves are provided
on each brake pad. These indicators
allow checking of brake pad wear with-
out disassembling the brake. Inspect
the grooves. If they have almost disap-
peared, ask a Yamaha dealer to re-
place the pads.
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Rear brake
Apply the brake and inspect the wear
indicator.
If the indicator reaches the wear limit
line, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace
the shoes.
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Inspecting the brake fluid
level
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter
the brake system, possibly causing the
brakes to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level and replen-
ish when necessary.
Observe these precautions:
●
When checking the fluid level,
make sure the top of the master
cylinder is level by turning the han-
dlebars.
1. Wear indicator grooves 1. Wear limit line
2. Wear indicator
1. Minimum level mark
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