Burnishing Brake Pads - Yamaha SR10ARLG Owner's Manual

1. Remove the brake fluid reservoir
cover; then remove most of the
brake fluid from the reservoir. Install
the cover.
CAUTION
Brake fluid is highly corrosive. Do
not spill brake fluid on any surface
of the snowmobile.
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NOTE: The above procedure will
allow room for the fluid from the
caliper when
pushed into the caliper for install-
ing new brake pads. Replacing the
cover will prevent fluid spillage.
2. Open the left-side access panel.
3. Remove the torx-head screws secur-
ing the brake shield to the belt guard
mount; then remove the cap screws
securing the brake shield to the
brake caliper.
4. Carefully move the shield out of the
way; then remove the hairpin clip
securing the brake pads to the cali-
per assembly.
5. Using a pair of pliers, pull the outer
brake pad out of the caliper assembly.
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NOTE: Changing one pad at a
time will prevent one piston from
pushing out the other piston from
the caliper.
6. Measure the thickness of the brake pad.
The brake pad thickness must be greater
than 1.0 mm (0.04 in.). If the brake pad
thickness is less than specified, replace-
ment of both pads is necessary.
the pistons are
PC013
7. Using a flat-blade tool, slowly and
carefully push the piston into the
caliper.
8. Position the outer brake pad into the
caliper; then install the hair-pin clip
into the caliper assembly.
9. Repeat steps 5-8 for the inner pad; then
secure the pad with the hairpin clip.
10. Remove the reservoir cover and
remove the remaining fluid; then fill
the reservoir with fresh fluid and
install the cover.
11. Pump the brake lever to ensure cor-
rect positioning of the brake pads
and proper brake lever travel; then
release.
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NOTE: If brake lever travel is not
within specification,
brake system.
12. Remove the reservoir cover and fill
the reservoir (if necessary) to the
proper level with fresh brake fluid;
then install the cover.
13. Secure the brake shield, the driven
clutch (tightened to 20 ft-lb), and the
rear belt guard; then close and
secure the left-side access panel.
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NOTE: When new brake pads are
installed, a "burnishing" process is
required (see Burnishing Brake
Pads sub-section).

Burnishing Brake Pads

After changing brake pads, the new brake
pads must be burnished to achieve full
braking effectiveness. Braking distance
will be extended until brake pads are
properly burnished.
To properly burnish the brakes, use fol-
lowing procedure:
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bleed the
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