Brake Pad Replacement - Yamaha PZ50W Service Manual

BRAKE
CAUTION:
Disc brake components rarely require disas-
sembly. DO NOT:
• Do not disassemble components unless
absolutely necessary.
• Do not use solvents on internal brake compo-
nents.
• Do not use contaminated brake fluid for
cleaning.
• Use only clean brake fluid.
• Do not allow brake fluid to contact the eyes,
otherwise eye injury may occur.
• Do not allow brake fluid to contact painted
surfaces or plastic parts otherwise damage
may occur.
• Do not disconnect any hydraulic connection,
otherwise the entire system must be disas-
sembled, drained, cleaned, and then properly
filled and bled after reassembly.

BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT

NOTE:
It is not necessary to disassemble the brake caliper
and brake hose in order to replace the brake pads.
1. Remove:
• Brake pads
NOTE:
• Do not depress the brake lever when the caliper
or disc is off the machine otherwise the brake
pads will be forced shut.
• Install a new brake pad spring when the brake
pads are replaced.
• Replace the pads as a set if either one is found to
be worn to the wear limit a.
Wear limit:
4.7 mm (0.19 in)
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