Checking The Front And Rear Brake Pads - Yamaha MAJESTY YP125E Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
s WARNING
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A soft or spongy feeling in the bra-
ke lever can indicate the presence
of air in the hydraulic system. If the-
re is air in the hydraulic system,
have a Yamaha dealer bleed the
system before operating the vehi-
cle. Air in the hydraulic system will
diminish the braking performance,
which may result in loss of control
and an accident.
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Checking the front and rear
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brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must
be checked for wear at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
Front brake pads
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear wit-
hout having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the
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disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the brake pads as a set.
Rear brake pads
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1. Lining thickness
Check each rear brake pad for dama-
ge and measure the lining thickness.
If a brake pad is damaged or if the
lining thickness is less than 3.8 mm
(0.15 in), have a Yamaha dealer repla-
ce the brake pads as a set.
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