Adjusting The Drive Select Lever Safety System Cable; Brakes; Checking The Front Brake Pads And Rear Brake Shoes - Yamaha big bear 250 YFM25BA Owner's Manual

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Adjusting the drive select lever safety
system cable
The drive select lever safety system cable stretch-
es with use, which can result in improper function.
Therefore, the safety system cable should be
checked and adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
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Brakes

Replacement of brake components requires pro-
fessional knowledge. Brake service should be per-
formed by a Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could lead to a loss in braking ability
and an accident.
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Checking the front brake pads and rear
brake shoes
The front brake pads and the rear brake shoes
must be checked for wear at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
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Front brake pads
Check each front brake pad for damage and mea-
sure the lining thickness. If a brake pad is dam-
aged or if the lining thickness is less than 1.0 mm
(0.04 in), have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.
1. Brake pad
2. Lining thickness
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The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See page 8-46.)
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