Checking The Front Brake Pads; Adjusting The Rear Disc Brake; Checking The Rear Brake Pads; Checking The Front Brake Hoses - Yamaha TMAX XP530E-A 2017 Service Manual

air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce in loss of control and possi-
bly an accident. Therefore, check and if
necessary, bleed the brake system.
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NOTICE
After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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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 indicators "1" almost touch the brake
disc  Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-40.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR DISC BRAKE

1. Adjust:
• Brake lever position
(distance "a" from the left side grip to the
brake lever)
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• While pushing the brake lever forward, turn the
adjusting dial "1" until the brake lever is in the
desired position.
• Be sure to align the setting on the adjusting dial
with the arrow mark "2" on the brake lever hold-
er.
Position #1
Distance "a" is the largest.
Position #5
Distance "a" is the smallest.
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• After adjusting the brake lever position,
• A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever
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After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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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:
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES

The following procedure applies to all of the
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
a
WARNING
make sure the pin on the brake lever holder
is firmly inserted in the hole in the adjusting
dial.
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce in loss of control and possi-
bly an accident. Therefore, check and if
necessary, bleed the brake system.
NOTICE
• Rear brake pad
Wear indicators "1" almost touch the brake
disc  Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-53.
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