Yamaha 2012 TMAX XP500A Service Manual page 216

Brake pad
(inner)
8.0 mm (0.31 in)
Limit
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Brake pad
(outer)
8.0 mm (0.31 in)
Limit
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
4. Install:
• Brake pad supports
• Rear brake pads
TIP
Always install new brake pads, brake pad sup-
ports as a set.
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a. Connect a clear plastic hose "1" tightly to
the bleed screw "2". Put the other end of
the hose into an open container.
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the
brake caliper piston into the brake caliper
with your finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
lining thickness
lining thickness
4-59
d. Install brake pad supports and brake pads.
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5. Install:
• Rear brake caliper
• Rear brake caliper bolts
Rear brake caliper bolt
27 Nm (2.7 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
6. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a"→ Add
the specified brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL" on page 3-14.
7. Check:
• Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)" on page 3-16.
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REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
TIP
Before removing the brake caliper, drain the
brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
• Brake hose union bolt "1"
• Brake hose gaskets
• Rear brake hose "2"
TIP
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully.
REAR BRAKE