2004 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 brake pads

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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, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake sys-
tem.
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 performance, in-
spect the brake pads for wear. (See page 8-89.)
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 a Yamaha dealer check for the cause. _
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8-89 a. Wear limit: 1 mm
a. Limite d’usure: 1 mm
a. Límite de desgaste: 1 mm
1. Wear indicator (× 3)
1. Indicateur d’usure (× 3)
1. Indicador de desgaste (× 3)
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Front 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.NOTE:The wheels need to be removed to inspect the
brake pads. See page 8-109 for removal proce-
dures.
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Rear brake pad inspection
Inspect the brake pad for damage or wear. Wear
indicator grooves are provided on the brake pad.
These indicators allow checking of brake pad wear
without disassembling the brake. Inspect the
grooves. If they have almost disappeared, ask a
Yamaha dealer to replace the pad.NOTE:The wheel needs to be removed to inspect the
brake pad. See page 8-109 for removal proce-
dures.
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8-99 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
c. Free play
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage
c. Jeu
1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
c. Juego libre
1. Brake pedal position
1. Position de la pédale de frein
1. Posición del pedal del freno
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Rear brake lever adjustment
The rear brake lever free play should be 0.5–
2 mm.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt in direction
a to in-
crease free play, and in direction
b to de-
crease free play.
3. Tighten the locknut.
If correct free play cannot be obtained, ask a
Yamaha dealer to make that adjustment.
Rear brake pedal height adjustmentNOTE:Adjust the rear brake before inspecting the rear
brake pads.The top of the brake pedal should be positioned
75 mm above the top of the footrest. If not, ask a
Yamaha dealer to adjust it.
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