Checking The Front Brake Pads; Checking The Rear Brake Pads; Bleeding The Hydraulic Brake System - Yamaha STAR XVS95CE 2DX1 2014 Service Manual

• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake master cylinder reser-
voir and brake fluid reservoir. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
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NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up
any spilt brake fluid immediately.
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In order to ensure a correct reading of the brake
fluid level, make sure the top of the brake master
cylinder reservoir or brake fluid reservoir is hori-
zontal.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• Front brake pad
Wear indicator grooves "a" almost disap-
peared → Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-23.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• Rear brake pad
Wear indicators "a" almost touch the brake
disc → Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-35.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SYSTEM
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WARNING
Bleed the hydraulic brake system whenever:
• the system is disassembled.
• a brake hose is loosened, disconnected or
replaced.
• the brake fluid level is very low.
• brake operation is faulty.
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• Be careful not to spill any brake fluid or allow
the brake master cylinder reservoir or brake
fluid reservoir to overflow.
• When bleeding the hydraulic brake system,
make sure there is always enough brake fluid
before applying the brake. Ignoring this pre-
caution could allow air to enter the hydraulic
brake system, considerably lengthening the
bleeding procedure.
• If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary to let
the brake fluid settle for a few hours. Repeat
the bleeding procedure when the tiny bubbles
in the hose have disappeared.
1. Remove:
• Brake fluid reservoir cover "1"
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After removing the brake fluid reservoir cover, in-
stall the brake fluid reservoir temporarily.
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