Chassis; Adjusting The Front Disc Brake; Adjusting The Rear Disc Brake; Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha 2009 XP500Y TMAX Service Manual

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CHASSIS

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ADJUSTING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE

1. Adjust:
• Brake lever position
(distance "a" from the throttle grip to the brake
lever)
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a. While pushing the brake lever forward, turn
the adjusting dial "1" until the brake lever is in
the desired position.
TIP
Be sure to align the setting on the adjusting dial
with the arrow mark "2" on the brake lever.
Position #1
Distance "a" is the largest.
Position #5
Distance "a" is the smallest.
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2
EWA13050
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever
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.
ECA13490
NOTICE
After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR DISC BRAKE

1. Adjust:
• Brake lever position
(distance "a" from the throttle grip to the brake
lever)
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a. While pushing the brake lever forward, turn
the adjusting dial "1" until the brake lever is in
the desired position.
TIP
Be sure to align the setting on the adjusting dial
with the arrow mark "2" on the brake lever.
Position #1
Distance "a" is the largest.
Position #5
Distance "a" is the smallest.
a
EWA13050
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever
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.
ECA13490
NOTICE
After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• 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

CHASSIS

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