2013 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 650 Custom Owners Manual - Page 62
2013 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 650 Custom Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU22380 Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes The front brake pads and the rear brake shoes must be checked for wear at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. EAU22430 indicator grooves have almost disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. EAU22540 EAU32345 Checking the brake fluid level Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark. Check the brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir level. Replenish the brake fluid if necessary. Rear brake shoes Front brake pads 1. Brake shoe wear limit line 2. Brake shoe wear indicator 1. Minimum level mark 7 1. Brake pad wear indicator groove Each front brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves, which allow you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassemble the brake. To check the brake pad wear, check the wear indicator grooves. If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear The rear brake is provided with a wear indicator, which allows you to check the brake shoe wear without having to disassemble the brake. To check the brake shoe wear, check the position of the wear indicator while applying the brake. If a brake shoe has worn to the point that the wear indicator reaches the wear limit line, have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake shoes as a set. 7-24 Specified brake fluid: DOT 4 EWA15990 WARNING Improper maintenance can result in loss of braking ability. Observe these precautions: