Replacing The Front Brake Pads - Yamaha XT660Z 2008 Service Manual

d. Measure the brake disc deflection.
e. If out of specification, repeat the adjustment
steps until the brake disc deflection is within
specification.
f. If the brake disc deflection cannot be
brought within specification, replace the
brake disc.
6. Install:
• Front wheel
Refer to "FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-7.
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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 disassem-
ble the brake caliper.
1. Measure:
• Brake pad wear limit "a"
Out of specification → Replace the brake
pads as a set.
Brake pad lining thickness
(inner)
4.55 mm (0.18 in)
Limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Brake pad lining thickness
(outer)
4.55 mm (0.18 in)
Limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
a
2. Install:
• Brake pad spring
• Brake pads
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 (front brake caliper)
14 Nm (1.4 m·kg, 10 ft·lb)
d. Install new brake pads and a new brake pad
spring.
3. Install:
• Front brake caliper
Front brake caliper bolt
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg, 29 ft·lb)
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FRONT BRAKE