Checking The Front Brake Pads; Adjusting The Rear Disc Brake - Yamaha FJR 1300 AE 2014 Service Manual

Refer to "HYDRAULIC UNIT OPERATION
TESTS" on page 4-70.
EC3P61029
NOTICE
Make sure that the main switch is turned to
"OFF" before checking the operation of the
hydraulic unit.
k. After operating the ABS, repeat steps (e) to
(i), and then fill the brake master cylinder res-
ervoir or brake fluid reservoir to the proper
level with the specified brake fluid.
l. Tighten the bleed screw to the specified
torque.
Brake caliper bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m·kg, 4.3 ft·lb)
m. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir or
brake fluid reservoir to the proper level with
the specified brake fluid.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-14.
EWA14020
WARNING
After bleeding the ABS, check the brake op-
eration.
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3. Install:
• Right side cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
EAS21250

CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
EC3P61037
NOTICE
The amount of wear may differ for the brake
pads of the right front brake caliper between
the brake pads operated by the brake lever
and the brake pads operated by the brake
pedal. Each set of brake pads should be
checked individually and replaced if neces-
sary.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• Front brake pad
Wear indicator grooves "1" almost disap-
peared → Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-37.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EAS21190

ADJUSTING THE REAR DISC BRAKE

1. Check:
• Brake pedal position
(distance "a" from the top of the rider footrest
to the top of the brake pedal)
Out of specification → Adjust.
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2. Adjust:
• Brake pedal position
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a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting bolt "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified brake pedal position is
obtained.
Direction "a"
Brake pedal is raised.
Direction "b"
Brake pedal is lowered.
EWA13070
WARNING
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
check that the end of the adjusting bolt "c" is
visible through the hole "d".
3-16
1
Brake pedal position
46.0 mm (1.81 in) (below the top
of the rider footrest)
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a
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