Replacing The Front Brake Pads - Yamaha XG250 Service Manual

c. Install the brake disc "1".
NOTE:
Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages and in a
crisscross pattern.
Brake disc bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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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
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Refer to "FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-2.
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REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

The following procedure applies brake caliper.
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"
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Out of specification → Replace the brake
pads as a set.
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2. Install:
Brake pad spring
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Brake pad shims
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(onto the brake pads)
Brake pads
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NOTE:
Always install new brake pads, brake pad shims,
and a 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.
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 a new brake pad shim onto each new
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FRONT BRAKE
Brake pad lining thickness (inner)
5.3 mm (0.21 in)
Limit
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Brake pad lining thickness (outer)
5.3 mm (0.21 in)
Limit
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
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Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
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