Yamaha CS50 User Manual

CHAS
FRONT BRAKE
7-8
EAS00583
REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS
NOTE:
When replacing the brake pads, it is not
necessary to disconnect the brake hose or
disassemble the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
• brake pad cover 
• brake pad clip 
• brake pad pin 
• brake pad spring 
2. Remove:
• brake pads 
(along with the brake pad shims )
3. Measure:
• brake pad wear limit a
Out of specification

Replace the brake
pads as a set.
4. Install:
• brake pad shims
(onto the brake pads)
• brake pads
• brake pad spring
NOTE:
Always install new brake pads, brake pad
shims, and a brake pad spring as a set.
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a. Connect a clear plastic hose  tightly to
the bleed screw . Put the other end of the
hose into an open container.
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the brake
caliper pistons into the brake caliper with
your finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
d. Install a new brake pad shim  onto each
new brake pad .
Brake pad wear limit
0.5 mm
Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m• kg)










a

a

Yamaha CS50 Specifications

General

Fuel Capacity	4.5 liters
Fuel System	Carburetor
Cooling	Air-cooled
Transmission	Automatic
Starting System	Kick start
Brakes	Drum brakes (front and rear)