Chassis; Adjusting The Rear Disc Brake; Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha Star XVS13AA(C) 2011 Service Manual

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CHASSIS

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ADJUSTING THE REAR DISC BRAKE

1. Check:
• Brake pedal adjusting bolt position
Check that the end "a" of the brake pedal ad-
justing bolt is visible through the hole "b".
Incorrect → Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• Brake pedal adjusting bolt position
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a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Adjust the brake pedal adjusting bolt "2" posi-
tion by turning the adjusting bolt in or out so
that its end is visible through the hole.
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c. Tighten the locknut "1" to specification.
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 m·kg, 11 ft·lb)
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WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake pedal
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce braking performance.
a
b
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NOTICE
After adjusting the brake pedal adjusting
bolt position, make sure there is no brake
drag.
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3. Adjust:
• Rear brake light switch
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
LIGHT SWITCH" on page 3-22.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
A
B
UP PE R
a
R
L O W E
A. Front brake
B. Rear brake

CHASSIS

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LOWER
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