Introduction; Checking The Rear Brake Disc; Replacing The Rear Brake Pads - Yamaha Tracer MT09TRAH 2017 Service Manual

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INTRODUCTION

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WARNING
Disc brake components rarely require disas-
sembly. Therefore, always follow these pre-
ventive measures:
• Never disassemble brake components un-
less absolutely necessary.
• If any connection on the hydraulic brake
system is disconnected, the entire brake
system must be disassembled, drained,
cleaned, properly filled, and bled after reas-
sembly.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents.
• Use only clean or new brake fluid for clean-
ing brake components.
• Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
• Avoid brake fluid coming into contact with
the eyes as it can cause serious injury.
FIRST AID FOR BRAKE FLUID ENTERING
THE EYES:
• Flush with water for 15 minutes and get im-
mediate medical attention.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE DISC

1. Remove:
• Rear wheel
Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-27.
2. Check:
• Rear brake disc
Damage/galling  Replace.
3. Measure:
• Brake disc runout
Out of specification  Correct the brake disc
runout or replace the brake disc.
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISCS" on page 4-40.
Brake disc runout limit (as mea-
sured on wheel)
0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
4. Measure:
• Brake disc thickness
Measure the brake disc thickness at a few dif-
ferent locations.
Out of specification  Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISCS" on page 4-40.
Brake disc thickness limit
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
5. Adjust:
• Brake disc runout
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISCS" on page 4-40.
Rear brake disc bolt
30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)
LOCTITE®
6. Install:
• Rear wheel
Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-27.
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REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE PADS

TIP
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
6.0 mm (0.24 in)
Limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
2. Install:
• Brake pad insulators
• Brake pad shims
(onto the brake pads)
• Brake pad spring
(into the rear brake caliper)
• Brake pads
TIP
Always install new brake pads, brake pad insu-
lators, brake pad shims, and brake pad spring as
a set.
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REAR BRAKE
a