Checking The Front Brake Pads And Rear Brake Shoes - Yamaha Virago XV1100L Owner's Manual

PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE
AND
MINOR REPAIR
1
.
Wear
indicator
EAU00720
Checking
the
front
brake
pads
and
rear
brake
shoes
EAU00723
FRONT
Apply the brake
and
inspect the
wear
indicator,
if
the
wear
indicator
is
ALMOST
in
contact with the disc
plate,
ask a
Yamaha
dealer
to
replace the
pads.
Rear
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1.
Wear
limit
2.
Wear
indicator
EAU00727
REAR
Apply the
brake and
inspect the
wear
indicator,
if
the indicator
reaches
the
wear
limit
line,
ask a
Yamaha
dealer
to
replace
the
shoes.
1
.
Minimum
level
mark
EAU00732
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
fill
when
necessary.
Observe these
precautions:
1.
When
checking the
fluid level,
make
sure the top
of
the
master
cylinder
is
level
by
turning
the han-
dlebars.
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