8-238EBU29601BrakesReplacement of brake components requires pro-fessional knowledge. Brake service should be per-formed by a Yamaha dealer.WARNINGEWB02571Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-ed brakes could lead to a loss in braking abilityand an accident.EBU24130Checking the front and rear brake padsThe front and rear brake pads must be checked forwear at the intervals specified in the periodic main-tenance and lubrication chart.EBU28791Front brake padsEach brake pad is provided with wear indicatorgrooves, which allow you to check the brake padwear without having to disassemble the brake. Tocheck the brake pad wear, check the wear indica-tor grooves. If a brake pad has worn to the pointthat a wear indicator groove almost appears, havea Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set.TIPThe wheels need to be removed to check thebrake pads. (See page 8-44.)EBU28801Rear brake padsEach brake pad is provided with wear indicatorgrooves, which allow you to check the brake padwear without having to disassemble the brake. Tocheck the brake pad wear, check the wear indica-tor grooves. If a brake pad has worn to the pointthat a wear indicator groove almost appears, havea Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set.1. Wear indicator groove
