Adjusting The Front Disc Brake; Checking The Front Brake Pads; Adjusting The Rear Disc Brake - Yamaha FZ8NA Service Manual

EAS21160

ADJUSTING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE

1. Adjust:
• Brake lever position
(distance "a" from the throttle grip to the
brake lever)
TIP
• While pushing the brake lever forward, turn
the adjusting dial "1" until the brake lever is in
the desired position.
• Be sure to align the setting on the adjusting
dial with the arrow mark "2" on the brake
lever holder.
Position #1
Distance "a" is the largest.
Position #5
Distance "a" is the smallest.
EWA13060
WARNING
• After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure the pin on the brake lever
holder is firmly inserted in the hole in the
adjusting dial.
• A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever
can indicate the presence of air in the
brake system. Before the vehicle is oper-
ated, the air must be removed by bleeding
the brake system. Air in the brake system
will considerably reduce in loss of control
and possibly an accident. Therefore,
check and if necessary, bleed the brake
system.
ECA13490
After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EAS21250

CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• Front brake pad
Wear indicators "1" almost touch the
brake disc → Replace the brake pads as
a set.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-30.
EAS21190

ADJUSTING THE REAR DISC BRAKE

1. Adjust:
• Brake pedal position
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a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting bolt "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified brake pedal position
is obtained.
Direction "a"
Brake pedal is raised.
Direction "b"
Brake pedal is lowered.
EWA13070
WARNING
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
check that the end of the adjusting bolt "c"
is visible through the hole "d".
c. Tighten the locknut "1" to specification.
Locknut
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
EWA39P1302
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.
ECA13510
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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