Replacing The Front Brake Pads - Yamaha 2012 TMAX XP500A Service Manual

TIP
Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages and in a
crisscross pattern.
d. Measure the brake disc deflection.
e. If out of specification, repeat the adjust-
ment steps until the brake disc deflection is
within specification.
f. If the brake disc deflection cannot be
brought within specification, replace the
brake disc.
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6. Install:
• Front wheel
Refer to "FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-18.
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REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

The following procedure applies to both brake
calipers.
TIP
When replacing the brake pads, it is not neces-
sary to disconnect the brake hose or disas-
semble the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
• Brake hose holder
• Front brake caliper
• Brake pad clips "1"
• Brake pad pin "2"
• Brake pad spring
2. Remove:
• Brake pads "1"
3. Measure:
• Brake pad wear limit "a"
Out of specification → Replace the brake
pads as a set.
Brake
(inner)
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
Limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Brake
(outer)
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
Limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
4. Install:
• Brake pads
• Brake pad spring
TIP
Always install new brake pads, and new brake
pad spring as a set.
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a. Connect a clear plastic hose "1" tightly to
the bleed screw "2". Put the other end of
the hose into an open container.
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the
brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper
with your finger.
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FRONT BRAKE
pad lining thickness
pad lining thickness