Yamaha VMX12 2001 Service Manual page 298

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
2. Remove:
• brake pad clips 1
• brake pad pins 2
• brake pad spring 3
3. Remove:
• brake pads 1
(along with the brake pad shims)
4. Measure:
• brake pad wear limit a
Out of specification → Replace the brake
pads as a set.
5. Install:
• brake pad shims
(onto the brake pads)
• brake pads
• brake pad spring
NOTE:
@
Always install new brake pads, brake pad
shims, and a brake pad spring as a set.
@
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.
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CHAS
Brake pad wear limit
0.5 mm
Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m • kg)