2012 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Owners Manual - Page 111

2012 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Manual

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EBU24281 Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at the intervals specified in the TIP after the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition, have the oil seals of the brake master cylinder and calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the intervals listed below or whenever they are damaged or leaking. G Oil seals: Replace every two years. G Brake hoses: Replace every four years. 1. No brake lever free play EBU24394 Checking the front brake lever free play The brake lever free play must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. The brake lever should have no free play as shown. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system. EBU28614 Adjusting the brake pedal and rear brake lever free play The brake pedal and brake lever free play must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. The brake pedal free play should measure 16.0- 19.0 mm (0.63-0.75 in). The brake lever free play should measure 8.0-10.5 mm (0.31-0.41 in). If either free play is incorrect, adjust it as follows. 8 8-31

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EBU24281
Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at
the intervals specified in the TIP after the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the brake master cylinder and
calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they are dam-
aged or leaking.
●
Oil seals: Replace every two years.
●
Brake hoses: Replace every four years.
EBU24394
Checking the front brake lever free play
The brake lever free play must be checked at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. The brake lever should have no
free play as shown. If there is free play, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
EBU28614
Adjusting the brake pedal and rear
brake lever free play
The brake pedal and brake lever free play must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
The brake pedal free play should measure 16.0–
19.0 mm (0.63–0.75 in). The brake lever free play
should measure 8.0–10.5 mm (0.31–0.41 in). If ei-
ther free play is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
1.
No brake lever free play