brake pads YAMAHA KODIAK 400 2002 Owners Manual

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4. Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting
out to make sure they are working properly. If
the brakes do not provide proper braking per-
formance, inspect the brake pads for wear.
(See page 8-89.)
WARNING
Always check the brakes at the start of every
ride. Do not ride the ATV if you find any prob-
lem with the brakes or you could lose braking
ability, which could lead to an accident. If a
problem cannot be corrected by the adjust-
ment procedures provided in this manual,
have the ATV inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
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8-89 a. Wear limit: 1 mm
a. Limite d’usure: 1 mm
a. Límite de desgaste: 1 mm
1. Wear indicator (× 3)
1. Indicateur d’usure (× 3)
1. Indicador de desgaste (× 3)
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Front brake pad inspection
Inspect the brake pads for damage and wear. If
the thickness is less than the specified value, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the pads.NOTE:The wheels need to be removed to inspect the
brake pads. See page 8-109 for removal proce-
dures.
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Rear brake pad inspection
Inspect the brake pad for damage or wear. Wear
indicator grooves are provided on the brake pad.
These indicators allow checking of brake pad wear
without disassembling the brake. Inspect the
grooves. If they have almost disappeared, ask a
Yamaha dealer to replace the pad.NOTE:The wheel needs to be removed to inspect the
brake pad. See page 8-109 for removal proce-
dures.
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8-99 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
c. Free play
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage
c. Jeu
1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
c. Juego libre
a. 54 mm
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Rear brake lever adjustment
The rear brake lever free play should be 0.5 ~
2 mm.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt in direction
a to in-
crease free play, and in direction
b to de-
crease free play.
3. Tighten the locknut.
If correct free play cannot be obtained, ask a
Yamaha dealer to make that adjustment.
Rear brake pedal height adjustmentNOTE:Adjust the rear brake before inspecting the rear
brake pads.The top of the brake pedal should be positioned
54 mm above the top of the footrest. If not, ask a
Yamaha dealer to adjust it.
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