2011 Yamaha Motorsports TMAX Owners Manual - Page 69

2011 Yamaha Motorsports TMAX Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT To decrease the rear brake lock lever cable length, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b). EWA10650 EAU22392 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. EAU22410 point that the wear indicator almost touches the brake disc, have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. EAU22493 WARNING If proper adjustment cannot be obtained as described, have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. Rear brake pads 1. Remove the rear brake caliper by removing the bolts. 2 3 4 Front brake pads 1 2 5 6 1 1. Wear indicator 1. Brake caliper bolt 2. Lining thickness 7 8 9 Each front brake pad is provided with a wear indicator, which allows you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassemble the brake. To check the brake pad wear, check the position of the wear indicator while applying the brake. If a brake pad has worn to the 7-24 2. Check each rear brake pad for damage and measure the lining thickness. If a brake pad is damaged or if the lining thickness is less than 0.8 mm (0.03 in), have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. 3. Install the rear brake caliper by in-

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-24
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
To decrease the rear brake lock lever
cable length, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
WARNING
EWA10650
If proper adjustment cannot be ob-
tained as described, have a Yamaha
dealer make this adjustment.
EAU22392
Checking the front and rear
brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
EAU22410
Front brake pads
Each front brake pad is provided with a
wear indicator, which allows you to
check the brake pad wear without hav-
ing to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position
of the wear indicator while applying the
brake. If a brake pad has worn to the
point that the wear indicator almost
touches the brake disc, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake pads as a set.
EAU22493
Rear brake pads
1. Remove the rear brake caliper by
removing the bolts.
2. Check each rear brake pad for
damage and measure the lining
thickness. If a brake pad is dam-
aged or if the lining thickness is
less than 0.8 mm (0.03 in), have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.
3. Install the rear brake caliper by in-
1.
Wear indicator
1
1.
Brake caliper bolt
2.
Lining thickness
1
2