Brake Fluid Replacement; Parking Brake - Yamaha PZ500D Owner's Manual

ESS61200

BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT

Brake fluid replacement is necessary when the following
components are replaced during the periodic maintenance
or if they are damaged or leaking.
a. All rubber seals of the master cylinder and caliper
cylinder
b. The brake system hose
WARNING
Be sure the brake fluid and the above parts are re-
placed by a Yamaha dealer.
ESS61400

PARKING BRAKE

Checking Pad Wear
Check the parking brake pads for wear by measuring the
thickness of the pads.
If the pads reach the wear limit, consult a Yamaha dealer
for replacement.
818-040
Wear limit 1: 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Adjustment
As the pads wear, adjustment may be necessary to ensure
proper brake performance.
WARNING
Be sure this adjustment is made by a Yamaha dealer.
1. Loosen the locknut 1.
2. Turn the pad adjuster 2 in or out to adjust the clearance
between the pad 3 and disc 4.
Clearance 5: 1.2 ~ 1.3 mm (0.047 ~ 0.051 in)
818-070
3. Turn the cable adjuster 6 in or out to adjust the
clearance between the pad 7 and disc 4.
Clearance 8: 1.2 ~ 1.3 mm (0.047 ~ 0.051 in)
4. Tighten the locknut.
818-071
8-15