Filter
Top Products
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-23
7
the point that a wear indicator almost
touches the brake disc, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake pads as a set.
EAU46291
Rear brake pads
Each rear brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that a wear
indicator groove almost appears, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.
EAU39372
Checking the brake fluid level
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake
Rear brake
TIP
The rear brake fluid reservoir is located
behind panel A. (See page 7-9.)
WARNING
EWA15990
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability. Observe
these precautions:
● Insufficient brake fluid may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, reducing braking
performance.
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
11
1. Minimum level mark
1
1. Minimum level mark
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
UPPER
LOWER
1
U39P11E0.book Page 23 Monday, August 1, 2011 5:00 PM