Yamaha YZF-R6 99 Service Manual page 274

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
2. Remove:
S brake pad clips 1
S brake pad pins 2
S brake pad spring 3
S brake pads
(along with the brake pad shims)
3. Measure:
S brake pad wear limit a
Out of specification ! Replace the brake
pads as a set.
4. Install:
S brake pad shims
(onto the brake pads)
S brake pads
S brake pad spring
NOTE:
Always install new brake pads, brake pad
shims, and a 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 pistons into the brake caliper with
your finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
d. Install a new brake pad shim onto each new
brake pads.
e. Install new brake pads and a new brake pad
spring.
NOTE:
The arrow a on the brake pad spring must
point in the direction of disc rotation.
7-17
CHAS
Brake pad wear limit
0.5 mm
Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 mSkg)