PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-20123456789101112EAU22382Checking the front brake padsand rear brake shoesThe front brake pads and the rear brakeshoes must be checked for wear at theintervals specified in the periodic main-tenance and lubrication chart.EAU22432Front brake padsEach front 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 the wearindicator grooves have almost disap-peared, have a Yamaha dealer replacethe brake pads as a set.EAU22541Rear brake shoesThe rear brake is provided with a wearindicator, which allows you to check thebrake shoe wear without having to dis-assemble the brake. To check thebrake shoe wear, check the position ofthe wear indicator while applying thebrake. If a brake shoe has worn to thepoint that the wear indicator reachesthe wear limit line, have a Yamahadealer replace the brake shoes as aset.EAU32346Checking 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.WARNINGEWA15991Improper maintenance can result inloss of braking ability. Observethese precautions: Insufficient brake fluid may al-low air to enter the brake sys-tem, reducing braking1. Brake pad2. Brake pad wear indicator groove121. Brake shoe wear indicator2. Brake shoe wear limit line121. Minimum level markSpecified brake fluid:DOT 41