Yamaha 2012 TMAX XP500A - Adjusting the Rear Brake Lock Cable; Checking the Front Brake Hoses; Checking the Rear Brake Hose

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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l. Tighten the bleed screw to specification.
m. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to
the proper level with the specified brake
fluid.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” on page 3-14.
WARNING
EWA13110
After bleeding the hydraulic brake system,
check the brake operation.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hoses and brake hose holders.
1. Check:
• Brake hose “1”
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Brake hose holder
Loose → Tighten the holder bolt.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake several times.
4. Check:
• Brake hose
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the dam-
aged hose.
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE” on page 4-37.
EAS21290
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE HOSE
1. Check:
• Brake hose “1”
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Brake hose holders
Loose connection → Tighten the holder
bolt.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the rear
brake several times.
4. Check:
• Brake hose
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the dam-
aged hose.
Refer to “REAR BRAKE” on page 4-50.
EAS21320
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LOCK
CABLE
WARNING
EWA59C1301
Do not use the rear brake lock lever while
driving.
TIP
Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
1. Measure:
• Rear brake lock cable length “a”
Out of specification → Adjust.
TIP
Measure while the rear brake lock lever is
released.
2. Adjust:
• Rear brake lock cable length
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a. Turn the rear brake lock cable adjusting nut
“1” in direction “b” or “c” until the specified
rear brake lock cable free play is obtained.
Front brake caliper bleed screw
5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Rear brake caliper bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Rear brake lock cable length
43–45 mm (1.69–1.77 in)