2009 YAMAHA RHINO 700 brake

8-23
To install
1. Place the console in its original position.
2. Install the parking brake lever boot.
3. Install the seats.NOTICE

Be sure to position the seat belt buckles to
the outside of the console.


When installing the console, be sure not to
pinch the cables or wires.


Make sure that the groove at the bottom of
the parking brake lever boot and the drive
select lever boot fits securely around the
edge of the hole in the console.
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8-85
Brakes
Replacement of brake components requires pro-
fessional knowledge. Brake service should be per-
formed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could lead to a loss in braking ability
and an accident.
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8-87 1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1. Rainure d’indication d’usure de plaquette de frein
1. Ranura indicadora de desgaste de la pastilla de freno
1
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Checking the front and rear brake pads
Each 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 indica-
tor grooves. If a brake pad has worn to the point
that the wear indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.
The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See pages 8-111–8-117 for wheel re-
moval and installation procedures.)
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8-89 1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1. Rainure d’indication d’usure de plaquette de frein
1. Ranura indicadora de desgaste de la pastilla de freno
1
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Checking the parking brake pads
Each brake pad is provided with two 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 indica-
tor grooves. If a brake pad has worn to a wear in-
dicator groove, have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake pads as a set.
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8-91 1. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel mínimo
1
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Checking the brake fluid level
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter the
brake system, possibly causing the brakes to be-
come 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.
The brake fluid reservoir is located under the
hood. (See pages 8-17–8-19 for hood opening
and closing procedures.)
Observe these precautions:

When checking the fluid level, make sure the
top of the brake fluid reservoir is level.


Use only the recommended quality brake fluid.
Otherwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction
and lead to poor braking performance.


Be careful that water does not enter the brake
fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.


Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid im-
mediately.


Have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake sys-
tem if the brake fluid level goes down.
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8-95 1. Brake pedal
1. Pédale de frein
1. Pedal de freno
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Brake fluid replacement
Complete fluid replacement should be done only
by trained Yamaha service personnel. Have a
Yamaha dealer replace the following components
during periodic maintenance or when they are
damaged or leaking.

Replace the oil seals every two years.


Replace the brake hoses every four years.
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Checking the brake pedal
Have a Yamaha dealer check the brakes at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. There should be no free play in
the brake pedal. The brakes should operate
smoothly and there should be no brake drag. If the
brakes feel soft or spongy, this could indicate air in
the brake system. Have a Yamaha dealer check
the brake system if necessary.
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8-97 a. Parking brake lever free play
a. Garde du levier de frein de stationnement
a. Holgura de la palanca del freno de estacionamiento
a
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Parking brake lever free play adjustment
Periodically check the parking brake lever free
play and adjust it if necessary.
1. Shift the drive select lever into low gear “L”.
2. Remove the seats. (See page 4-39 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
3. Remove the console. (See pages 8-21–8-23
for console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
4. Check the parking brake lever free play. The
maximum free play is equal to one click of the
parking brake lever. If necessary, adjust the
free play as follows.
5. The parking brake lever must be released
when checking and adjusting the parking
brake lever free play.
6. Loosen the locknut.
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