Checking The Front Brake - Yamaha PW50W 2007 Service Manual

FRONT WHEEL, REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE

1. Check:
9 Brake shoe lining
Glazed areas → Repair.
Sand the glazed areas with course sand-
paper.
NOTE:
After sanding the glazed areas, clean the
brake shoe with a cloth.
2. Measure:
9 Brake shoe lining thickness a
Out of specification → Replace the brake
shoe and brake shoe spring as a set.
Limit
1.5 mm (0.06 in)
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Do not allow oil or grease to contact the
brake shoes.
NOTE:
Replace the brake shoes as a set, if either is
worn to the wear limit.
3. Measure:
9 Brake drum inside diameter a
Out of specification → Replace the wheel.
Brake drum inside diameter limit
80.5 mm (3.17 in)
4. Check:
9 Brake drum inner surface
Oil deposits → Clean.
Remove the oil with a rag soaked in lac-
quer thinner or solvent.
Scratches → Repair.
Lightly and evenly polish the scratches
with an emery cloth.
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