Yamaha XP500 Service Manual page 225

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FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
3. Measure:
4. Install:
NOTE:
Always install new brake pads, a new brake
pad shim and, new brake pad springs as a set.
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a. Connect a clear plastic hose 5 tightly to the
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b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the brake
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c. Tighten the bleed screw.
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d. Install new brake pads, new brake shims
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5. Lubricate:
• Do not allow grease to contact the brake
• Remove any excess grease.
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• brake pad thickness a
Out of specification → Replace the brake
pads as a set.
Minimum brake pad thickness
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
• brake pad spring 1
• brake pad springs 2
• brake pad shims 3
• brake pads 4
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bleed screw 6. Put the other end of the
hose into an open container.
caliper pistons into the brake caliper with
your finger.
Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m · kg, 4.3 ft · lb)
and new brake pad springs.
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• front brake caliper retaining bolts
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
CAUTION:
pads.
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