2018 YAMAHA MT-03 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 an d control functions ....3-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............3-1
Indicator lights and warning lights...............................3-2
Multi-function meter unit .................3-4
Handlebar switches.......................3-11
Clutch lever ...................................3-12
Shift pedal .....................................3-13
Brake lever ....................................3-13
Brake pedal ...................................3-14
ABS ...............................................3-14
Fuel tank cap.................................3-15
Fuel................................................3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-17
Catalytic converter ........................3-18
Seats .............................................3-18
Helmet holders ..............................3-20
Storage compartment ...................3-21
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ....................3-21
Luggage strap holders ..................3-22
Sidestand ......................................3-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-23
For your safety – pre-
operation checks ..............................4-1
Operation an d important
ri din g points ......................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-3
Engine break-in ...............................5-4
Parking ............................................5-4
Perio dic maintenance
an d a djustment .................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit ...............................6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ........6-3 General maintenance
and lubrication chart.................... 6-4
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-7
Canister........................................... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-8
Coolant ......................................... 6-11
Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose..... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free play.............................. 6-14
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15
Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels .................................. 6-17
Adjusting the clutch
lever free play ............................ 6-18
Checking the brake lever free play ............................ 6-19
Brake light switches ...................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads ......................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-22
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ........................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating
the cables .................................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............................. 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ........................ 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-27
Checking the steering ................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28
Battery .......................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-30
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-32
Auxiliary light ................................. 6-33
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-33
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
4-1
4
EAU63440
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection 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 acci dent or equipment d amage. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d
any prob lem. If a pro blem cannot be corrected b y the proce dures provi ded
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha d ealer.
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 and overflow hose for
obstructions, cracks or damage, and check hose con-
nections. 3-16,
3-17
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-8
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified
level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 6-11
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-20,
6-21
Rear brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-20,
6-21
Clutch • Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary. 6-18
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-4
6
EAU71372
General maintenance an d lu brication chart
NO. ITEM
1 *Dia
gnostic system
check • Perform dynamic inspection
using Yamaha diagnostic tool.
• Check the error codes. √√√√√√
2 *Air filter element • Replace. √√
3 Air filter case
check hose • Clean.
√√√√√
4Clutch • Check operation.
•Adjust. √√√√√
5 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces- sary. √√√√√√
6 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces- sary. √√√√√√
7 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
8 *Brake flui d • Change. Every 2 years
9 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
10 *Tires • Check tread depth and for
damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
11 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearing for looseness or
damage. √√√√
12 *Swin
garm pivot
b earin gs • Check operation and for exces-
sive play. √√√√
13 Drive chain • Check chain slack, alignment
and condition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly. Every 800 km (500 mi) and after
washing the motorcycle, riding
in the rain or riding in wet areasX 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi ODOMETER
READINGSANNUAL CHECK
1 10203040
0.6 6 12 18 24
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-20
6
EAU22393
Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake pa ds
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
EAU22432Front brake pa ds
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.
EAU36721Rear brake pa ds
Each rear 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. Brake pad wear indicator groove
11
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1 1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-21
6
EAU40262
Checkin g the brake flui d level
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake
Rear brake
WARNING
EWA16011
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of brakin g a bility. O bserve
these precautions: z Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, re ducing brakin g
performance. z
Clean the filler cap before re-
moving . Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container.
z Use only the specifie d b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
z Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
z Be careful that water or dust
d oes not enter the brake flui d
reservoir when refilling . Water
will si gnificantly lower the boil-
in g point of the flui d an d may re-
sult in vapor lock, an d d ir
t may
clo g the ABS hy draulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may d amage painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.
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
system 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.
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
Specified b rake flui d:
DOT 4
1
1
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10-1
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Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 3-14
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-13
Auxiliary light......................................... 6-33
B
Battery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ............................................ 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-19
Brake light switches.............................. 6-19
Brake pedal........................................... 3-14
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-24
Canister................................................... 6-8
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-18
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-18
Coolant ................................................. 6-11
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................... 9-3
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24
Drive chain slack................................... 6-22
E
Engine break-in....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-12
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-20
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-27
Fuel ....................................................... 3-16
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-15
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-17
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-30
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-32
Helmet holders...................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light........................ 3-2 Horn switch .......................................... 3-12
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-23
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2
L
License plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-34
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-22
M
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 ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4
N
Neutral indicator light ............................. 3-2
O
Oil pressure warning light ....................... 3-2
P
Parking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
Pass switch .......................................... 3-11
S
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Seats .................................................... 3-18
Shifting ................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................ 3-13
Shift timing indicator light....................... 3-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting............................................. 3-21
Sidestand ............................................. 3-23
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-7
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Start switch .......................................... 3-12
Steering, checking................................ 6-28
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment .......................... 3-21
Supporting the motorcycle................... 6-35
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-27
T
Tail/brake light ...................................... 6-33
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating .................... 6-25
Throttle grip free play, checking........... 6-14
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit.................................................... 6-2
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