Checking The Front Brake Pads; Checking The Rear Brake Pads; Checking The Front Brake Hose(S) - Yamaha Star XVS13AA(C) 2011 Service Manual

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WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake fluids
may result in a harmful chemical reaction,
leading to poor brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the front brake master cylinder
reservoir and brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
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NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up
any spilt brake fluid immediately.
TIP
In order to ensure a correct reading of the brake
fluid level, make sure the top of the brake fluid
reservoir is horizontal.
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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 indicator grooves "a" almost disap-
peared → Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-30.
A
B
a
A. For XVS13AA(C)/XVS13CTA(C)
B. For XVS13CA(C)
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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 "a" almost touch the brake
disc → Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-42.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE(S)

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hose(s) and brake hose clamps.
1. Check:
• Brake hose(s) "1"
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
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CHASSIS
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a
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