2010 YAMAHA RHINO 700 brake

8-9
TIP

The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.


Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and calipers, and
change the brake fluid.
Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
Engine mount*Check for cracks or damage.
Check bolt tightness.Front and rear axle boots*Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if necessary.Stabilizer bushings*Check for cracks or damage.Fittings and fasteners*Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1,200
(750)2,400
(1,500)2,400
(1,500)4,800
(3,000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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8-21 1. Quick fastener screw (× 6) 2. Console
3. Parking brake lever boot
1. Vis à serrage rapide (× 6) 2. Console
3. Soufflet de levier de frein de stationnement
1. Tornillo de fijación rápida (× 6) 2. Consola
3. Funda de la palanca del freno de estacionamiento
1 2
1
3
1. Parking brake lever boot
1. Soufflet de levier de frein de stationnement
1. Funda de la palanca del freno de estacionamiento
1
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Console
To remove
1. Remove the parking brake lever boot.
2. Remove the quick fastener screws.
3. Pull the console upward.
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8-23 1. Console
1. Console
1. Consola
1
To install
1. Place the console in its original position.
2. Install the quick fastener screws.
3. Install the parking brake lever boot.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 fits securely
around the edge of the hole in the console.
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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
5B410019
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 8-105–8-111 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
5B410020
Checking the parking brake pads
Each brake pad is provided with a wear indicator
groove, which allows you to check the brake pad
wear without having to disassemble the brake. To
check the brake pad wear, check the wear indica-
tor groove. If a brake pad has worn to the point that
the wear indicator groove almost appears, 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
EVU00850
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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