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4. 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 per-
formance, inspect the brake pads for wear.
(See page 8-91.)
WARNING
Always check the brakes at the start of every
ride. Do not ride the ATV if you find any prob-
lem with the brakes or you could lose braking
ability, which could lead to an accident. If a
problem cannot be corrected by the adjust-
ment procedures provided in this manual,
have the ATV inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
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8-91 1. Brake pad a. Wear limit
1. Plaquette de frein a. Limite d’usure
1. Pastilla del freno a. Límite de desgaste
1. Brake pad 2. Brake pad plate
a. Wear limit: 1 mm
1. Plaquette de frein 2. Support de plaquette de frein
a. Limite d’usure: 1 mm
1. Pastilla del freno 2. Placa de la pastilla del freno
a. Límite de desgaste: 1 mm
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Front brake pad check
Check the brake pads for damage and wear. If a
brake pad thickness is less than 1 mm, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the pads as a set.NOTE:_ The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See pages 8-113–8-115 for removal
and installation procedures.)
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Rear brake pad inspection
Inspect the brake pads for damage and wear. If
the thickness is less than the specified value, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the pads.
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8-103 a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
a. Distance entre la pédal de frein et le repose-pied
a. Distancia entre el pedal de freno y la estribera
Rear brake pedal height adjustmentNOTE:_ Adjust the rear brake before inspecting the rear
brake pads. _The top of the brake pedal should be positioned
72 mm above the top of the footrest. If not, ask a
Yamaha dealer to adjust it.
WARNING
_ Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause loss of braking ability
which could lead to an accident.
After servicing:
Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the free play is correct.
Make sure the brakes do not drag.
All air must be bled from the brake sys-
tem.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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