Adjusting The Front Disc Brake; Checking The Front Brake Pads; Adjusting The Rear Disc Brake - Yamaha 2011 FZ8NA(C) Service Manual

• Refill with the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. Mixing brake
fluids may result in a harmful chemical
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
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Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
TIP
In order to ensure a correct reading of the
brake fluid level, make sure the top of the
brake fluid reservoir is horizontal.
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE

1. Adjust:
• Brake lever position
(distance "a" from the throttle grip to the
brake lever)
TIP
• While pushing the brake lever forward, turn
the adjusting dial "1" until the brake lever is in
the desired position.
• Be sure to align the setting on the adjusting
dial with the arrow mark "2" on the brake
lever holder.
Position #1
Distance "a" is the largest.
Position #5
Distance "a" is the smallest.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
• After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure the pin on the brake lever
holder is firmly inserted in the hole in the
adjusting dial.
• A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever
can indicate the presence of air in the
brake system. Before the vehicle is oper-
ated, the air must be removed by bleeding
the brake system. Air in the brake system
will considerably reduce brake perfor-
mance resulting in loss of control and
possibly cause an accident. Therefore,
check and if necessary, bleed the brake
system.
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After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• Front brake pad
Wear indicators "1" almost touch the
brake disc → Replace the brake pads as
a set.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-18.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR DISC BRAKE

1. Adjust:
• Brake pedal position
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a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting bolt "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified brake pedal position
is obtained.
Direction "a"
Brake pedal is raised.
Direction "b"
Brake pedal is lowered.
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