2016 YAMAHA WR 450F brake pads

3
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE............................................................................. 3-1
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 3-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM ....................... .......................................................... 3-1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART ........................ 3-2
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE ......................... 3-4
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ................................. 3-9
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE........................................ 3-9
ENGINE .......................................................................................................... 3-10
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL ........................................................ 3-10
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM ..................................................... 3-10
CHANGING THE COOLANT.................................................................... 3-10
CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP .......................................................... 3-11
CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP VALVE OPENING PRESSURE ....... 3-11
CHECKING THE COOLANT CIRCULATORY SYSTEM FOR LEAKS .... 3-12
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER FREE PLAY .................................... 3-12
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FREE PLAY .................................. 3-13
LUBRICATING THE THROTTLE CABLE ................................................ 3-14
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT................................................. 3-14
CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT ............................................ 3-15
CHECKING THE BREATHER HOSES .................................................... 3-15
CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM............................. ........................ 3-15
CHECKING THE FUEL LINE ................................................................... 3-16
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL............................. ........................ 3-16
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL ................................................................ 3-17
ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING SPEED ......... ................................... 3-19
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE ................................................. 3-20
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER ..................................................... 3-24
CHASSIS ........................................................................................................ 3-25
BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYST EM .......................................................... 3-25
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSE .............................................................. 3-26
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE .......................................................... 3-26
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE ............................................................. 3-27
CHECKING THE FRONT BR AKE PADS ................................................. 3-27
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS ........................... ........................ 3-29
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR ................................ 3-30
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.................................................. 3-30
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ................................................ 3-31
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ................................................... 3-31
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK PROTECTOR GUIDE .......................... 3-32
CLEANING THE FRONT FORK OI L SEAL AND DUST SEAL ................ 3-32
AIR BLEEDING FROM FRONT FORK .................................................... 3-32
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS .................................................. 3-33
CHECKING THE SWINGARM OPERATION ........................................... 3-34
CHECKING THE REAR SUSPENSION ................................................... 3-34

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-2
EAS2GC1077GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHARTNO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS INITIAL
ODOMETER READ-
INGS
600 mi (1000
km) or 1 month 1800 mi
(3000
km) or 3 months 3000 mi
(5000
km) or 6 months
1Clutch • Check operation.
• Adjust or replace cable. 
2*Cooling sys-
tem • Check hoses for cracks of damage.
• Replace if necessary.

• Replace with ethylene glycol anti- freeze coolant every 1 year. Every 1 year
3*Spark arrest-
er • Clean.

4*Front brake • Check operation, fluid level, and for flu-
id leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary. 
• Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
5* Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level, and for flu-
id leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary. 
• Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
6* Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.

• Replace. Every 4 years
7*Wheels • Check runout, spoke tightness and for
damage.
• Tighten spokes if necessary. 
8*
Tires • Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 
9*
Wheel bear-
ings • Check bearings for smooth operation.
• Replace if necessary.

10*Swingarm
pivot bear-
ings • Check bearing assemblies for loose-
ness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-soap- based grease. 
11Drive chain• Check chain slack/alignment and con-
dition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a spe- cial O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly. Every ride
12*
Steering
bearings • Check bearing assemblies for loose-
ness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-soap- based grease every 1200 mi (2000
km) or 12 months (whichever comes
first). 

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-7
BRAKESAdjust lever posi-
tion and pedal
height
Lubricate pivot
point
Check brake disc
surface
Check fluid level
and leakage
Retighten brake
disc bolts, caliper
bolts, master cylin-
der bolts and union
bolts
Replace pads
Replace brake flu-
id Every one year
FRONT FORKS Inspect and adjust
Replace oil Yamaha Suspension Oil S1
Replace oil seal
FRONT FORK OIL
SEAL AND DUST
SEAL Clean and lube Lithium-soap-based grease
PROTECTOR
GUIDE
Replace
REAR SHOCK AB-
SORBER (After
rain
ride)
Inspect and adjust
Lube Molybdenum disulfide grease
Retighten
DRIVE CHAIN
GUARD AND ROLL-
ERS
Inspect
DRIVE CHAIN
STOPPER Inspect ITEM
After
break- in Every
race Every
third (or
500
km) Every
fifth (or
1,000 km) As re-
quired Remarks

CHASSIS
3-27
EAS2GC1105ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
1. Check:• Brake pedal position “a”(distance from the top of the rider footrest to
the top of the brake pedal)
Out of specification  Regulate.
2. Adjust: • Brake pedal position
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a. Loosen the locknut “1”.
b. Turn the adjusting bolt “2” in direction “a” or “b” until the specified brake pedal position is
obtained.
c. Tighten the locknut.
EWA
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake pedal
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before running, bleed the brake
system. Air in the brake system will cause
braking performance to be reduced.
ECA
NOTICE
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
make sure that there is no brake drag.
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EAS2GC1106CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS
1. Measure: • Brake pad thickness “a”Out of specification  Replace as a set.
TIP
The pads worn up to the indicator “b” grooves
mean that the brake pad thickness limit is
reached.
2. Replace:
• Brake pads
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a. Remove the pad pin plug “1”.
b. Loosen the pad pin “2”.
Brake pedal position
5.0 mm (0.20 in)
Direction “a” Brake pedal is raised.
Direction “b”
Brake pedal is lowered.
Locknut6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
1
2
a
b
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Brake pad lining thickness
4.4 mm (0.17 in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
a
b
a
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CHASSIS
3-28
c. Remove the brake caliper “3” from the front fork.
d. Remove the pad pin and brake pads “4”.
e. Connect the plastic hose “5” to the bleed screw “6” and place a container under the
end of the plastic hose.
f. Loosen the bleed screw and push the brake caliper piston in.
EWA
WARNING
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
g. Tighten the bleed screw.
h. Install the brake pads “7” and the pad pin.
TIP
• Install the brake pads with their projections “a” into the brake caliper recesses “b”.
• Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this point. i. Install the brake caliper “8” and tighten the
pad pin “9”.
j. Install the pad pin plug “10”.
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3. Check: • Brake fluid levelRefer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” on page 3-30.
4. Check: • Brake lever operation
A softy or spongy feeling  Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYS-
TEM” on page 3-25.
Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
3
2
4
6
5
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Bolt (brake caliper)23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Pad pin 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Pad pin plug 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
7
a
b
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8
9
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10

CHASSIS
3-29
EAS2GC1107CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS
1. Measure:• Brake pad thickness “a”Out of specification  Replace as a set.
TIP
The pads worn up to the indicator “b” grooves
mean that the brake pad thickness limit is
reached.
2. Replace:
• Brake pads
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a. Remove the protector “1” and the pad pin
plug “2”.
b. Loosen the pad pin “3”.
c. Remove the rear wheel “4” and the brake caliper “5”.
Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 5-9. d. Remove the pad pin “6” and the brake pads
“7”.
e. Connect the plastic hose “8” to the bleed screw “9” and place a container under the
end of the plastic hose.
f. Loosen the bleed screw and push the brake caliper piston in.EWA
WARNING
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
g. Tighten the bleed screw.
h. Install the brake pad “10” and the pad pin “11”.
TIP
• Install the brake pads with their projections “a” into the brake caliper recesses “b”.
• Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this point.
Brake pad lining thickness
6.4 mm (0.25 in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
b a
a
1
2
3
4
5
Bleed screw 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
7
6
9
8
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10
11
a
b

CHASSIS
3-30
i. Install the brake caliper “12” and the rear wheel “13”.
Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 5-9.
j. Tighten the pad pin “14”.
k. Install the pad pin plug “15” and the protector “16”.
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3. Check:• Brake fluid levelRefer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” on page 3-30.
4. Check: • Brake pedal operationA softy or spongy feeling  Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYS-
TEM” on page 3-25.
EAS2GC1108CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PAD INSU-
LATOR
1. Remove: • Brake padsRefer to “REAR BRAKE” on page 5-23. 2. Check:
• Rear brake pad insulator “1”Damage  Replace.
EAS2GC1109CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
TIP
In order to ensure a correct reading of the brake
fluid level, make sure that the top of the brake
fluid reservoir is horizontal.
2. Check:
• Brake fluid levelThe minimum level mark “a” or below 
Add.
EWA
WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor brake performance.
Pad pin
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Pad pin plug 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Bolt (protector) 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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13
14
12
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15 16
Specified brake fluidDOT 4
A. Front brake
B. Rear brake

FRONT WHEEL
5-7
3. Install:• Collar “1”
TIP
Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the oil
seal lip.
4. Install:
• Speed sensor “1”
TIP
Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the oil
seal lip of speed sensor.
Make sure the two projections “a” in the wheel
hub are meshed with the two slots “b” in the
speed sensor.
EAS2GC1159INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Install:• Front wheel
TIP
Install the brake disc “1” between the brake
pads “2” correctly. 2. Install:
• Front wheel axle “1”
TIP
Apply the lithium-soap-based grease to the
front wheel axle.
3. Tighten:
• Front wheel axle nut “1”
ECA
NOTICE
Before tightening the front wheel axle nut,
push down hard on the handlebar(s) several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
4. Tighten:• Front wheel axle pinch bolt “1”1
a b
LS
Front wheel axle nut
90 Nm (9.0 m·kgf, 65 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
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1
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