2005 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Classic Owners Manual - Page 61

2005 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Classic Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU22321 Checking the front and rear brake pads Front brake The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. 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 indicator grooves. If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator groove has almost disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. EAU22580 Checking the brake fluid level Front brake 1. Minimum level mark 1. Brake pad wear indicator groove Rear brake 6 Rear brake 1. Minimum level mark 1. Brake pad wear indicator groove Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter the brake system, possibly causing it to become ineffective. 6-21

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-21
6
EAU22321
Checking the front and rear
brake pads
Front brake
Rear brake
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Each brake pad is
provided with a wear indicator groove,
which allows you to check the brake
pad wear without having to disassem-
ble 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 groove has
almost disappeared, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake pads as a set.
EAU22580
Checking the brake fluid level
Front brake
Rear brake
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
1.
Brake pad wear indicator groove
1.
Brake pad wear indicator groove
1.
Minimum level mark
1.
Minimum level mark