Checking The Front And Rear Brake Pads - Yamaha Tmix XP500Y Owner's Manual

To decrease the rear brake lock lever
cable length, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
WARNING
If proper adjustment cannot be ob-
tained as described, have a Yamaha
dealer make this adjustment.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Checking the front and rear
brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
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checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
Front brake pads
1. Wear indicator
Each front brake pad is provided with a
wear indicator, which allows you to
check the brake pad wear without hav-
ing to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position
of the wear indicator while applying the
brake. If a brake pad has worn to the
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touches the brake disc, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake pads as a set.
Rear brake pads
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1. Brake caliper bolt
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2. Lining thickness
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1. Remove the rear brake caliper by
removing the bolts.
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2. Check each rear brake pad for
damage and measure the lining
thickness. If a brake pad is dam-
aged or if the lining thickness is
less than 0.8 mm (0.03 in), have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.
3. Install the rear brake caliper by in-
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