Checking The Rear Brake Lock Pads; Checking The Wheels; Checking The Tires - Yamaha TMAX XP500F 2015 Service Manual

Refer to "ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
LOCK CABLE" on page 3-17 and "CHECK-
ING THE REAR BRAKE LOCK PADS" on
page 3-18.
2. Check:
• Rear brake lock cable length
Out of specification → Adjust.
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
LOCK CABLE" on page 3-17.
3. Check:
• Wear indicator "1"
Check the position of the indicator while ap-
plying the rear brake lock lever.
Passed the wear indicator groove "2" → Ad-
just the rear brake lock cable length.
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
LOCK CABLE" on page 3-17.
4. Check:
• Rear brake lock caliper boots
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-53.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE LOCK PADS

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the rear brake lock.
2. Check:
• Rear brake lock pad
Wear indicators "1" almost touch the brake
disc → Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE
LOCK PADS" on page 4-67.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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CHECKING THE WHEELS

The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:
• Wheel
Damage/out-of-round → Replace.
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WARNING
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
TIP
After a tire or wheel has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel.
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CHECKING THE TIRES

The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
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WARNING
• The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
• The tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
• Operation of an overloaded vehicle could
cause tire damage, an accident or an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
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