2016 YAMAHA SR400 brake pads

Table of contents
Safety information............................ 1-1
Description ........................................ 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instruments ................ 2-3
Instrument and control functions ... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................ 3-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 3-2
Speedometer unit ..... ....................... 3-3
Tachometer ..................................... 3-4
Handlebar switches ......................... 3-4
Clutch lever ..................................... 3-6
Shift pedal ....................................... 3-6
Brake lever ...................................... 3-7
Brake pedal .............. ....................... 3-7
Fuel tank cap ................................... 3-8
Fuel ................................................. 3-9
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ........................................... 3-10
Catalytic converter......................... 3-11
Fuel cock ....................................... 3-11
Kickstarter .... ............................. .... 3-12
Decompression lever..................... 3-12
Seat ............................................... 3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies ................................. 3-13
Sidestand ...................................... 3-14
Ignition circuit cut- off system ......... 3-15
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ................................................ 4-1
Operation and im portant riding
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-2
Starting trouble ................................ 5-3
Shifting ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption................................. 5-5
Engine break-in ............................... 5-5
Parking ............................................ 5-6 Periodic maintenance and
adjustment
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Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing the panel ............................................ 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter element ....... 6-9
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-13
Checking the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-14
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-14
Valve clearance ............................ 6-15
Tires .............................................. 6-15
Spoke wheels........... ..................... 6-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-18
Adjusting the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-19
Adjusting the brake pedal height
and free play .............................. 6-20
Checking the shift pedal................ 6-21
Brake light switches ...................... 6-22
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes ................ 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain .......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and ca ble ................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers.............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ................................ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm pivots.... 6-29
Checking the front fork .................. 6-30
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
EAU63440
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the in spection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an accident or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find
any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided
in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKSPAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
Check fuel tank breather hose
for obstructions, cracks or
damage, and check hose connection. 3-9, 3-10
Engine oil Check oil level in oil tank.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-9
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brak e fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-19,
6-22, 6-23
Rear brake Check operation.
Check pedal free play.
Adjust if necessary. 6-20,
6-22
Clutch Check operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary. 6-18
Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check throttle grip free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip
free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. 6-14,
6-27
Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary. 6-27
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General maintenance and lubrication chart
NO. ITEM
1 Air filter element Replace. Every 20000 km (12500 mi)
2Clutch Check operation.
Adjust. 
3 *Timing chain Check timing chain tensioner.
Adjust if necessary. 
4 *Decompression
system Check operation.
Adjust or replace cable.
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5 *Front brake Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage.
Adjust brake lever free play. 
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
6 *Rear brake Check operation and adjust
brake pedal free play. 
Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
7 *Brake hose Check for cracks or damage.
Check for correct routing and
clamping. 
Replace. Every 4 years
8 *Brake fluid Change. Every 2 years
9 *Wheels Check runout, spoke tightness
and for damage.
Tighten spokes if necessary. 
10 *Tires Check tread depth and for
damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 
11 *Wheel bearings Check bearings for looseness
or damage. 
12 *Swingarm Check operation and for
excessive play. 
Lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
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Brake light switches
The brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, should
come on just before braking takes ef-
fect. If necessary, adjust the rear brake
light switch as follows, but the front
brake light switch should be adjusted
by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjust-
ing nut while holding the rear brake light
switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (a). To make the brake light
come on later, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
EAU22382
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes
The front brake pads and the rear brake
shoes must be checked for wear at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
EAU22432Front brake pads
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator 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.
1. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
2. Rear brake light switch
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(b)
1. Brake pad
2. Brake pad wear indicator groove
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cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
NOTICE
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Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always clean
up spilled fluid immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake sys-
tem leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the brake master cylinder and caliper
as well as the brake hose replaced at
the intervals listed below or whenever
they are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
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Front wheel
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To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over. 1. Loosen the wheel axle nut.
2. Loosen the wheel axle holder nuts.
3. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand.
4. Disconnect the speedometer ca- ble from the speedometer gear
unit. 5. Remove the wheel axle nut and
the washer.
6. Pull the wheel axle out, and then remove the collar and wheel.
NOTICE: Do not apply the brake
after the wheel and brake disc
have been removed, otherwise
the brake pads will be forced
shut.
[ECA11073]
To install the front wheel1. Install the speedometer gear unit into the wheel hub so that the pro-
jections mesh with the slots.
2. Install the collar into the right side of the wheel hub.
3. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.
1. Wheel axle nut
1. Wheel axle holder nut
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1. Speedometer cable
1. Slot
2. Speedometer gear unit
3. Projection
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TIP
Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before insert-
ing the brake disc and that the slot in
the speedometer gear unit fits over the
retainer on the fork leg.
4. Insert the wheel axle from the left side, and then install the washer
and axle nut.
5. Take the motorcycle off the center- stand so that the front wheel is on
the ground, and then put the side-
stand down.
6. Tighten the axle nut and the wheel axle holder nuts to their specified
torques.
7. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
8. Connect the speedometer cable.
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Rear wheel
EAU59614
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Loosen the axle nut and the brake torque rod nut at the brake shoe
plate.
2. Disconnect the brake torque rod from the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the nut, washer and the
bolt.
3. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand.
4. Remove the brake pedal free play adjusting nut, and then disconnect
1. Retainer
2. Slot
3. Wheel axle
Tightening torques:Axle nut:
104 Nm (10.4 m·kgf, 74 ft·lbf)
Wheel axle holder nut: 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
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1. Brake rod
2. Brake camshaft lever
3. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
4. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
5. Drive chain puller locknut
6. Drive chain puller
7. Washer
8. Axle nut
9. Brake torque rod nut
10.Brake torque rod
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Index
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Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-13
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-36
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Battery................................................... 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever .............................................. 3-7
Brake lever free play, adjusting............. 6-19
Brake light switches .............................. 6-22
Brake pads and shoes, checking .......... 6-22
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-7
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake pedal height and free play,
adjusting ............................................. 6-20
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Cables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-11
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-29
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-6
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-18
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Decompression lever ............................ 3-12
Dimmer switch ........................................ 3-5
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-26
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-25
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Engine break-in ....................................... 5-5
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-14
Engine oil and oil filter element ............... 6-9
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-5
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-3
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Front fork, checking .............................. 6-30
Fuel ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel cock............................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-5
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-2
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose.......... 3-10
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-8
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-33
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Handlebar switches................................. 3-4
Hazard switch ......................................... 3-5 Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-35
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-5
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Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-15
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-2
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Kickstarter ............................................ 3-12
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Main switch/steering lock ....................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
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Neutral indicator light .............................. 3-2
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Panel, removing and installing ............... 6-7
Parking ................................................... 5-6
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................ 3-5
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Safety information .................................. 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-13
Shifting ................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal .............................................. 3-6
Shift pedal, chec
king ............................ 6-21
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ............................................. 3-13
Sidestand ............................................. 3-14
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-8
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit ................................... 3-3
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Starting the engine, trouble .................... 5-3
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-29
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Tachometer ............................................ 3-4
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-37
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-14
Tires ..................................................... 6-15
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-42
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-43
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
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