Checking The Rear Brake Pads; Checking The Brake Hose; Bleeding The Hydraulic Brake System - Yamaha Raptor 90 YFM90RA 2011 Service Manual

CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS/CHECKING THE BRAKE
HOSE/ BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS

1. Check:
• brake pads
Wear indicators almost touch the brake disc
→ Replace the brake pads as a set.
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Refer to "REAR BRAKE" in chapter 6.
Brake pad wear limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
2. Operate the rear brake lever.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSE

1. Remove:
• seat
• front fender
Refer to "SEAT, FENDERS AND FUEL
TANK".
2. Check:
• rear brake hose
Cracks/wear/damage → Replace.
3. Check:
• brake hose clamps
Loosen → Tighten.
4. Hold the machine in an upright position and
apply the rear brake.
5. Check:
• brake hose
Apply the brake lever times.
Fluid leakage → Replace the hose or pipe.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" in chapter 6.
6. Install:
• front fender
• seat
Refer to "SEAT, FENDERS AND FUEL
TANK".
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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SYSTEM
WARNING
Bleed the hydraulic brake system when-
ever:
• the system is disassembled.
• a brake hose is loosened, disconnected or
replaced.
• the brake fluid level is very low.
• brake operation is faulty.
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