Checking The Front Brake Pads And Rear Brake Shoes - Yamaha TT-R230B Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake rod in
direction (a). To decrease the brake
pedal free play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
1. Adjusting bolt
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After adjusting the drive chain
slack or removing and installing
the rear wheel, always check the
brake pedal free play.
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If proper adjustment cannot be
obtained as described, have a
Yamaha dealer make this ad-
justment.
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes
The front brake pads and the rear brake
shoes must be checked for wear at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
Front brake pads
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1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicators, which allows you to
check the brake pad wear without hav-
ing to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position
of the wear indicators while applying
the brake. If a brake pad has worn to
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touches the brake disc, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake pads as a set.
Rear brake shoes
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1. Brake shoe wear limit line
2. Brake shoe wear indicator
The rear brake is provided with a wear
indicator, which allows you to check the
brake shoe wear without having to dis-
assemble the brake. To check the
brake shoe wear, check the position of
the wear indicator while applying the
brake. If a brake shoe has worn to the
point that the wear indicator reaches
the wear limit line, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake shoes as a
set.
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