2004 YAMAHA TT600RE brake pads

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ADJINTRODUCTION/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/
LUBRICATION INTERVALS
3-1
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended inspections and adjustments.
These preventive maintenance procedures, if followed, will ensure more reliable vehicle operation and a
longer service life. The need for costly overhaul work will be greatly reduced. This information applies to
vehicles already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service techni-
cians should be familiar with this entire chapter.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS
ODOMETER READING (x 1,000 km)
ANNUAL N0. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
110 2030 40CHECK
1
*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓•
• Check condition.
✓✓
2 Spurk plug• Clean and regap.
• Replace.✓✓
3 * Valves• Check valve clearance.
✓✓ ✓✓
• Adjust.
4Air filter element• Clean.✓✓
• Replace. ✓✓
5 Clutch• Check operation.
✓✓ ✓ ✓✓
• Adjust.
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakeage.
6 * Front brake•(See NOTE). ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓•
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worm to the limit
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle
•for fluid leakage. ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓
7 * Rear brake•(See NOTE).
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worm to the limit
8 * Brake hoses• Check for cracks or damage.✓✓✓✓ ✓• Replace. (See NOTE). Every 4 years
9 * Wheels• Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
✓✓✓ ✓
• Tighten spokes if necessary.
• Check tread depth and for damage.
10 * Tyres• Replace if necessary.
✓✓✓✓ ✓
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
11 * Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.✓✓✓✓
12 * Swingarm• Check operation and for excessive play.✓✓✓✓
• Check chain slack.
13 * Drive chain• Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.Every 500 km and after washing the
• Clean and lubricate.motorcycle or riding in the rain.
14 *Steering • Check bearing play and steering for roughness. ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓bearings
• Lubrificate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20,000 km
15 *Chassis • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
✓✓ ✓✓ ✓
fasteners•tightened.
16Sidestand• Check operation.
✓✓ ✓✓ ✓
• Lubricate.
17
*Sidestand
• Check operation and for oil leakage. ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓
switch
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CHASFRONT BRAKE
4-9
Brake components must not be disassembled.
The builder declines every responsibility after
brake components disassembly (brake master
cylinder or brake caliper) or in case of use of
non original parts.
DO NOT:
•Remove brake components from the
motorcycle unless is absolutely necessary.
•Use solvents on internal brake compo-
nents.
•Use brake fluid already used for bleeding.
•Allow brake fluid to come into contact with
the eyes as it may cause injury.
•Allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted or plastic parts as it may damage
them.
•Disconnect any hydraulic connection, other-
wise the whole system must be disassem-
bled, drained, cleaned, then properly filled
and bled after reassembly.
CAUTION:
NOTE:
It is unnecessary to disassemble the brake hose
to replace the pads.
NOTE:
•If you replace the pads, also replace the
springs.
•If one of the two pads has to be replaced
because it is worn, replace both.
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT
1. Remove:
•Caliper bracket fastening screws (1)
(deplace the caliper)
2. Remove:
•Pin retainers (2)
•Pad fastening pin (3)
•Brake pads (4)
•Pad springs (5)
•Caliper bracket (6)
Wear limit (a): 3.7 mm
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FRONT BRAKE
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CHAS
3. Lubricate:
•Guide pins (1)
4. Install:
•Pin bracket (2) (on the caliper body (3))
NOTE:
Fit the rubber protections (4) when installing the
caliper body. Lithium-base grease
5. Install:
•Pad springs (1) (new)
•Brake pads (2) (new)
•Pad fastening pin (3)
•Pin retainers (4)
6. Check:
•Level of brake fluid in reservoir.
See section “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
INSPECTION” in CHAPTER 3.
(a) Lower minimum level “MIN”
7. Check:
•Brake lever operation
Lever soft and spongy ➔Bleed air from
brake circuit.
See section “AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM)” in CHAPTER 3.
Installation procedure:
•Connect the hose (1) firmly to the caliper
bleeder screw (2). Place the other end of the
hose in an open container.
•Loosen the caliper bleeder screw and push
the pistons into the caliper with your finger.
•Retighten the bleeder screw (2).
Caliper bleeder screw: 14 Nm (1.4 mkg)
Caliper fastening screw: 25 Nm (2.5 kgm)
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•Install the (new) brake pads and (new)
springs.
•Fit the pad fastening pin well into its housing
by hammering with a punch with a suitable
diameter.
•Install the (new) pin retainers.
•Install the caliper and screws.
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FRONT BRAKE
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CHAS
BRAKE CALIPER DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove:
•Brake caliper piston
•Dust seal (1)
•Piston seal (2)
Removal procedure:
•Blow compressed air into the hose joint open-
ing to force out the caliper piston from the
brake caliper body.
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•Remove the piston seal.
CALIPER INSPECTION
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1. Inspect:
•Caliper piston (1)
Scratches/wear/rust ➔Replace caliper
assembly.
•Caliper cylinder (2)
Scratches/wear ➔Replace caliper assem-
bly.
•Caliper (3)
Cracks/damaged ➔Replace the brake
caliper assembly..
Recommended programme for the replace-
ment of brake system components:
Brake pads When necessary
Brake hoses Every four years
Replace every
24,000 km or 24
Brake fluid months and when-
ever the brake is
disassembled.
WARNING
All internal brake components should be
cleaned and lubricated with new brake fluid
only before installation. Do not use solvents to
prevent sealing elements from becoming mis-
shapen or swollen.
WARNING
•Never try to pry out the caliper piston.
•Cover the caliper piston with a rag. Be
careful not to get injured when the piston
is expelled from the master cylinder.
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REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISC
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CHAS
Lithium-base grease
Check that the brake caliper support has
stayed in the correct position on the rear arm.
CAUTION:
5. Install:
•Rear wheel assembly (in the rear arm)
•Bearing
•Edge of the hub dust cover
Check that the brake disc is driving through
the brake pads.
CAUTION:
Make sure the collars and chain pullers are
positioned correctly.
CAUTION:
6. Install:
•Drive chain (on the driven sprocket)
•Rear wheel axle (left side)
7. Adjust:
•Drive chain slack Drive chain slack: 30 ~ 40 mm
Refer to “DRIVE CHAIN SLACK INSPEC-
TION AND ADJUSTMENT” section in
Chapter 3.
8. Tighten:
•Wheel axle nut
Wheel axle nut: 115 Nm (11.5 mkg)
4. Lubricate:
•Wheel axle
•Bearings
•Edge of hub dust cover
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REAR BRAKE
4-30
CHAS
Brake components must not be disassem-
bled. The builder declines every responsibility
after brake components disassembly (brake
master cylinder or brake caliper) or in case of
use of non original parts.
DO NOT:
•Remove brake components from the
motorcycle unless is absolutely necessary.
•Use solvents on internal brake components.
•Use brake fluid already used for bleeding.
•Allow brake fluid to come into contact with
the eyes as it may cause injury.
•Allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted or plastic parts as it may damage
them.
•Disconnect any hydraulic connection, other-
wise the whole system must be disassem-
bled, drained, cleaned, then properly filled
and bled after reassembly.
CAUTION:
NOTE:
It is unnecessary to disassemble the brake hose
to replace the pads.
NOTE:
•If you replace the pads, also replace the pad
support.
•If one of the two pads has to be replaced
because it is worn, replace both.
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT
1. Remove:
•Rear wheel (refer to “REAR WHEEL
REMOVAL” section).
•Bolt (caliper protector) (1)
•Brake caliper protector (2)
•Pad pin retainer (3)
•Brake pad pin (4)
Remove the caliper in the illustrated direc-
tion.
2. Remove:
•Brake pads (5)
•Pad support (6)
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CHASREAR BRAKE
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4. Check:
•Brake fluid level
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION”
section in Chapter 3.
(a) Minimum level mark “MIN”
(b) Maximum level mark “MAX”
5. Check:
•Brake pedal operation
Pedal soft and spongy ➔Bleed air from
brake circuit.
Refer to “AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM)” section in Chapter 3. Caliper bleeder screw:
14 Nm (1.4 mkg)
Caliper protector bolt: 10 Nm (1.0 mkg)
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•Install the (new) brake pads and (new) pad
support.
•Install the caliper (3) and the pad pin (4).
•Install the (new) pin retainer (5)
•Install the caliper protector (6).
3. Install:
•Brake pads
•Pad support
Installation procedure:
•Connect the hose (1) firmly to the caliper
bleeder screw (2). Place the other end of the
hose in an open container.
•Loosen the caliper bleeder screw and push
the piston into the caliper with your finger.
•Retighten the bleeder screw (2).
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REAR BRAKE
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CHAS
BRAKE CALIPER DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove:
•Brake caliper piston (1)
•Dust seal (3)
•Piston seal (2)
Removal procedure:
•Blow compressed air into the hose joint open-
ing to force out the caliper piston from the
brake caliper body.
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•Remove the piston seal
CALIPER INSPECTION
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1. Inspect:
•Caliper piston
Scratches/wear/rust ➔Replace caliper
assembly.
•Caliper cylinder
Scratches/wear ➔Replace caliper assem-
bly.
•Caliper
Cracks/damaged ➔Replace.
Recommended programme for the
replacement of brake system components: Brake pads When necessary
Brake hose Every four years
Replace every
Brake fluid 24,000 km or 24
months and
whenever the brake
is disassembled.
WARNING
All internal brake components should be
cleaned and lubricated with new brake fluid
only before installation. Do not use solvents to
prevent sealing elements from becoming mis-
shapen or swollen.
WARNING
•Never try to pry out the caliper piston.
•Cover the caliper piston with a rag. Be
careful not to get injured when the piston
is expelled from the master cylinder.
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