2012 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 450 4x4 EPS Owners Manual - Page 123

2012 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 450 4x4 EPS Manual

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brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding. 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. EBU24394 1. No brake lever free play EBU30342 Adjusting the rear brake lever and brake pedal free play, and the brake pedal height The rear brake lever and brake pedal free play, and the brake pedal height must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Adjusting the brake lever free play The brake lever free play should measure 10.0 mm (0.39 in). If the free play is incorrect, adjust it as follows. 8-41 8 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.

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brake pads for wear and the brake system for leak-
age. If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before fur-
ther riding.
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.
EBU30342
Adjusting the rear brake lever and
brake pedal free play, and the brake
pedal height
The rear brake lever and brake pedal free play,
and the brake pedal height must be checked and,
if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Adjusting the brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should measure 10.0 mm
(0.39 in). If the free play is incorrect, adjust it as fol-
lows.
1.
No brake lever free play