Replacing The Front Brake Pads - Yamaha Vmax VMX17C 2009 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.
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6. Install:
• Front wheel
Refer to "FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-12.
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REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

The following procedure applies to both brake
calipers.
TIP
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 (in-
ner)
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Limit
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Brake pad lining thickness (out-
er)
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Limit
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
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a
2. Install:
• Brake pads
• Brake pad springs
TIP
Always install new brake pads and new brake
pad springs 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.
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c. Tighten the bleed screw.
Front brake caliper bleed screw
5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
d. Install the brake pads and brake pad springs.
TIP
The arrow mark "a" on the brake pad springs
must point in the direction of disc rotation.
FRONT BRAKE
a
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