PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-236EAU22392Checking the front and rearbrake padsThe front and rear brake pads must bechecked for wear at the intervals spec-ified in the periodic maintenance andlubrication chart.EAU36890Front brake padsEach front brake pad is provided withwear indicators, which allows you tocheck the brake pad wear without hav-ing to disassemble the brake. To checkthe brake pad wear, check the positionof the wear indicators while applyingthe brake. If a brake pad has worn tothe point that a wear indicator almosttouches the brake disc, have a Yamahadealer replace the brake pads as a set.EAU46291Rear brake padsEach rear brake pad is provided withwear indicator grooves, which allowyou to check the brake pad wear with-out having to disassemble the brake.To check the brake pad wear, checkthe wear indicator grooves. If a brakepad has worn to the point that a wearindicator groove almost appears, havea Yamaha dealer replace the brakepads as a set.EAU43112Checking the brake fluid levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluidis above the minimum level mark.Check the brake fluid level with the topof the reservoir level. Replenish thebrake fluid if necessary.Front brake1. Brake pad wear indicator1. Brake pad wear indicator groove11. Minimum level markU1CAE1E0.book Page 23 Tuesday, September 13, 2011 5:02 PM
