Replacing The Front Brake Pads - Yamaha YFM4FAR Service Manual

FRONT BRAKE
CAUTION:
Disc brake components rarely require
disassembly. DO NOT:
disassemble
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absolutely necessary;
use solvents
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components;
use spent brake fluid for cleaning; (use
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only clean brake fluid)
allow brake fluid to come in contact with
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the eyes, as this may cause eye injury;
splash brake fluid onto painted surfaces or
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plastic parts, as this may cause damage;
disconnect any hydraulic connection, as
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this would require the entire brake
system to be disassembled, drained,
cleaned, properly filled and bled after
reassembly.

REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

NOTE:
It is not necessary to disassemble the brake
caliper and brake hose to replace the brake
pads.
1.Measure:
Brake pad wear limit a
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Out of specification → Replace the brake
pads as a set.
Brake pad wear limit:
1 mm (0.04 in)
2.Install:
Brake pads
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Brake pad spring
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NOTE:
Always install new brake pads, brake pad shim
and brake pad spring as a set.
8 - 7
CHAS
components unless
on internal brake