Brake Caliper Inspection - Yamaha VK540EF Service Manual

BRAKE

BRAKE CALIPER INSPECTION

1. Inspect:
D One way lock 2 1
D Stationary cover 2
D Lever 3
D Spiral gear 4 (lever)
Cracks/wear/damage ! Replace.
Replacement steps:
D Remove the one way lock 2 1 using a thin flat-
head screw driver.
D Remove the washer 2 and stationary cover
3 .
D Replace a damaged part(s) use a new one.
D Reassemble the removed part(s) and reverse
the above steps.
CAUTION:
Always use a new one way lock 2.
2. Inspect:
D Torsion spring 1
Fatigue/damage ! Replace end cover unit.
Inspection steps:
D Check the fatigue of the torsion spring by the
projection mark a on the guide 1 located be-
tween the base marks b on the end cover 2 .
If projection mark a is not in the range be-
tween the base marks b , replace the end cov-
er unit.
3. Inspect:
D Adjusting ratchet 1
Cracks/wear/damage ! Replace.
D Spring 2 (brake cable)
Fatigue/damage ! Replace.
D Brake pad 3 thickness
D Brake disc 4
Bend/cracks/damage ! Replace.
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