Yamaha XV1600A1999 Service Manual page 155

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
2. Remove:
S brake pads 1
(along with the brake pad shim)
S brake pad springs
3. Measure:
S brake pad thickness a
Out of specification ! Replace the brake
pads as a set.
4. Install:
S brake pads
S brake pad springs
NOTE:
Always install new brake pads, brake pad shim
and a new brake pad spring as a set.
a. Connect a clear plastic hose 1 tightly to the
bleed screw 2 . Put the other end of the hose
into an open container.
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the brake
caliper pistons into the brake caliper with
your finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
d. Install a new brake pad shim onto caliper pis-
ton side new brake pad.
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CHAS
Minimum brake pad thickness
0.5 mm
Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 mSkg)