Checking The Rear Brake Pads; Checking The Brake Hoses; Checking The Wheels; Checking The Tires - Yamaha 2013 FJR1300AS Service Manual

c. Tighten the locknut "1" to specification.
Rear brake master cylinder rod
locknut
16 Nm (1.6 m·kg, 11 ft·lb)
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WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake pedal
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.
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NOTICE
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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3. Adjust:
• Rear brake light switch
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
LIGHT SWITCH" on page 3-32.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• Rear brake pad
Wear indicators "1" almost touch the brake
disc → Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-50.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hoses and brake hose holders.
1. Check:
• Brake hoses
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Brake hose holders
Loose → Tighten the holder bolts.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the brake
several times.
4. Check:
• Brake hoses
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-38,
"REAR BRAKE" on page 4-50 and "ABS (AN-
TI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)" on page 4-63.
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CHECKING THE WHEELS

The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:
• Wheel
Damage/out-of-round → Replace.
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WARNING
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
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wheel.
TIP
After a tire or wheel has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel.
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CHECKING THE TIRES

The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
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