Replacing The Front Brake Pads - Yamaha 2008 Fazer FZ1-N Service Manual

NOTE:
Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages and in a
crisscross pattern.
Brake disc bolt
18 Nm (1.8 m·kg, 13 ft·lb)
LOCTITE®
d. Measure the brake disc deflection.
e. If out of specification, repeat the adjust-
ment steps until the brake disc deflection is
within specification.
f. If the brake disc deflection cannot be
brought within specification, replace the
brake disc.
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6. Install:
• Front wheel
Refer to "FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-9.
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REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

The following procedure applies to both brake
calipers.
NOTE:
When replacing the brake pads, it is not neces-
sary to disconnect the brake hose or disas-
semble the brake caliper.
1. Measure:
• Brake pad wear limit "a"
Out of specification → Replace the brake
pads as a set.
Brake
(inner)
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Brake
(outer)
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
2. Install:
• Brake pads
• Brake pad spring
NOTE:
Always install new brake pads and a brake pad
spring as a set.
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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.
Bleed screw
5 Nm (0.5 m·kg, 3.6 ft·lb)
d. Install new brake pads and a new brake
pad spring.
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FRONT BRAKE
pad lining thickness
pad lining thickness