Yamaha 2007 XP500 User Manual

FRONT BRAKE
4-31
3. Install:
● Brake pads
● Brake pad springs
● Brake caliper retaining bolt
● Brake caliper
● Brake hose holder
Refer to “REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE
PADS” on page 4-27.
4. Fill:
● Brake master cylinder reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
WARNING
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● Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
● Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor brake performance.
● When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
CAUTION:
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Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up
any spilt brake fluid immediately.
5. Bleed:
● Brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM (XP500)” on page 3-24.
6. Check:
● Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark “a”→ Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” on page 3-22.
7. Check:
● Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM (XP500)” on page 3-24.
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REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
NOTE:
Before removing the front brake master cylinder,
drain the brake fluid from the entire brake sys-
tem.
1. Remove:
● Union bolt “1”
● Copper washers “2”
● Brake hoses “3”
NOTE:
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a
container under the master cylinder and the end
of the brake hose.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Check:
● Brake master cylinder “1”
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
● Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
Brake caliper retaining bolt
27 Nm (2.7 m•kg, 19 ft•lb)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
T
R
.
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Yamaha 2007 XP500 Specifications

General

Displacement	499 cc
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Fuel System	Fuel Injection
Ignition	TCI
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Swingarm
Front Tire	120/70-15
Rear Tire	160/60-15
Seat Height	800mm
Wheelbase	1, 580 mm
Length	2, 230mm
Width	775 mm
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke
Transmission	Automatic
Front Brake	Dual disc
Rear Brake	Single disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 liters