Brake Pad Replacement - Yamaha VX500SXBC Service Manual

BRAKE
CAUTION:
Disc brake components rarely require disas-
sembly. DO NOT:
D Disassemble components unless abso-
lutely necessary.
D Use solvents on internal brake compo-
nents.
D Use contaminated brake fluid for clean-
ing.
Use only clean brake fluid.
D Allow brake fluid to come in contact with
the eyes, otherwise eye injury may occur.
D Allow brake fluid to contact painted sur-
faces or plastic parts otherwise damage
may occur.
D Disconnect any hydraulic connection of-
herwise the entie 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 to replace the brake
pads.
1. Remove:
S Brake pads 1
NOTE:
D Do not depress the brake lever when the
caliper or disc is off the machine other-
wise the brake pads will be forced shut.
D Install new brake pad spring and shims
when the brake pads have to be replaced.
D Replace the pads as a set if either is found
to be worn to the wear limit a .
Wear limit a :
4.7 mm (0.185 in)
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