Replacing The Front Brake Pads - Yamaha FJR1300AS(X) Service Manual

d. Measure the brake disc deflection.
e. If out of specification, repeat the adjustment
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 4-17.
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REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

The following procedure applies to both brake
calipers.
NOTE:
When replacing the brake pads, it is not neces-
sary to disconnect the brake hose or disassem-
ble the brake caliper.
1. Measure:
• Brake pad wear limit "a"
Out of specification → Replace the brake
pads as a set.
Brake pad lining thickness (in-
ner)
5.5 mm (0.22 in)
Limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Brake pad lining thickness (out-
er)
5.5 mm (0.22 in)
Limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
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2. Install:
• Brake pads
• Brake pad spring
NOTE:
Always install new brake pads and a 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.
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B
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A. Front brake
B. Unified brake system
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the brake
caliper pistons into the brake caliper with your
finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
d. Install new brake pads and a new brake pad
spring.
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FRONT BRAKE
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2
Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m·kg, 4.3 ft·lb)
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