Replacing The Rear Brake Pads - Yamaha XSR 900 2022 Service Manual

4. Replace:
• Brake disc
Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-19.
Rear brake disc bolt
30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)
LOCTITE®
EAS30185

REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE PADS

TIP
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"
Out of specification → Replace the brake
pads as a set.
Brake pad lining thickness limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
a
2. Install:
• Brake pad insulator
• Brake pad shim
(onto the brake pad)
• Brake pad spring
(into the rear brake caliper)
• Brake pad
TIP
Always install new brake pads, brake pad insu-
lators, brake pad shims, and 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 piston into the brake caliper with
your finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
Brake caliper bleed screw
5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.7 lb·ft)
d. Install the brake pad insulators and brake
pad shims onto each brake pads.
TIP
Apply silicone grease between the brake pad in-
sulator and brake pad shim.
ECA14150
NOTICE
• Do not allow grease to contact the brake
pads.
• Remove any excess grease.
e. Install the brake pads and brake pad spring.
TIP
The longer tangs "a" of the brake pad spring
must point in the direction of the brake caliper
piston.
3. Lubricate:
• Rear brake caliper bolt
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
ECA14150
NOTICE
• Do not allow grease to contact the brake
pads.
• Remove any excess grease.
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REAR BRAKE
1
2
a