Replacing The Rear Brake Pads - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

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FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
6. Install:
• brake caliper 1
• front brake caliper retaining bolts 2
7. Check:
• brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a → Add
the recommended brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" in chapter 3.
8. Check:
• brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM (XP500)" and "BLEED-
ING THE BRAKE SYSTEM (XP500A)" in
chapter 3.
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REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE PADS

NOTE:
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When replacing the brake pads, it is not neces-
sary to disconnect the brake hose or disas-
semble the brake caliper.
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1. Remove:
• rear brake caliper retaining bolt (rear) 1
• brake caliper bracket bolts 2
• brake caliper 3
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CHAS
27 Nm (2.7 m · kg, 19 ft · lb)