2004 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 brake pads

5-7
Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of
the pipe joints or brake fluid reservoirs. Apply the
brakes firmly for one minute. If there is any leak-
age, the brake system should be inspected by a
Yamaha dealer.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out
to make sure they are working properly. If the
brakes do not provide proper braking perfor-
mance, inspect the brake pads for wear. (See
page 8-73.)

8-7
EBU00262
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
INITIAL EVERY
ITEM ROUTINE 1 3 6 6 1
month months months months year
Transmission9Replace oil.2222
9Check coolant leakage.
Cooling system9Repair if necessary.22222
9Replace coolant every 24 months.
9Check condition.
Spark plug9Adjust gap and clean.22222
9Replace if necessary.
Air filter element9Clean. Every 20–40 hours.
9Replace if necessary. (More often in wet or dusty areas)
* Carburetor9Check idle speed / starter operation.
2222
9Adjust if necessary.
* Crankcase breather9Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
222
system9Replace if necessary.
9Check for leakage.
* Exhaust system9Retighten if necessary.222
9Replace gasket(s) if necessary.
* Fuel line9Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
222
9Replace if necessary.
Throttle operation9Inspect and adjust free play if necessary.22222
* Front and rear9Check operation/fluid leakage/see NOTE Page 8-9.
22222
brake operation9Correct if necessary.
* Front and rear9Check pad wear.
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brake pads9Replace if necessary.

8-73
EBU00309
Front and rear brake pad inspection
Each brake pad is provided with a wear indica-
tor. The indicators allow checking of brake pad
wear without disassembling the brake. Apply the
brake and inspect the wear indicators. If they
are ALMOST in contact with the disc plate, ask
a Yamaha dealer to replace the pads.
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q
q
a
1. Wear indicator (×2) a. Wear limit 1.0 mm
1. Indicateur d’usure (×2) a. Limite d’usure 1,0 mm
1. Inidcador de desgaste (×2) a. Límite de desgaste 1,0 mm
1. Wear indicator (×2) a. Wear limit 1.0 mm
1. Indicateur d’usure (×2) a. Limite d’usure 1,0 mm
1. Inidcador de desgaste (×2) a. Límite de desgaste 1,0 mm Front
Avant
Delantero
Rear
Arrière
Trasero

8-75
EBU13040
Brake fluid level check
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter the
brake system, possibly causing the brakes to
become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above
the minimum level mark and replenish if neces-
sary. A low brake fluid level may indicate worn
brake pads and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake system for
leakage.
Observe these precautions:
8When checking the brake fluid level, make
sure the top of the brake fluid reservoir is
level.
8Use only the designated quality brake fluid,
otherwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor brake performance.
LOWERq
LOWERq
1. Minimum level mark “LOWER”
1. Repère de niveau minimum “LOWER”
1. Marca de mínimo “LOWER”
1. Minimum level mark “LOWER”
1. Repère de niveau minimum “LOWER”
1. Marca de mínimo “LOWER”Front
Avant
Delantero
Rear
Arrière
Trasero
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4