2011 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Owners Manual - Page 64
2011 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU22392 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. EAU22430 indicator grooves have almost disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. EAU22500 EAU22580 Checking the brake fluid level Front brake Rear brake pads LOWER Front brake pads 1 1. Minimum level mark Rear brake 1. Lining thickness 7 1. Brake pad wear indicator groove Each front 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 indicator grooves. If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear Check each rear brake pad for damage and measure the lining thickness. If a brake pad is damaged or if the lining thickness is less than 0.8 mm (0.03 in), have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. 1. Minimum level mark Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter the brake system, possibly causing it to become ineffective. 7-21