Yamaha TDM850 1996 User Manual

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FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
CHAS
CAUTION:
NOTE:
NOTE:
Disc brake components rarely require disas-
sembly. DO NOT:
 Disassemble components unless absolutely
necessary.
 Use solvents on internal brake components.
 Use contaminated brake fluid for cleaning.
Use only clean brake fluid.
 Allow brake fluid to come in contact with the
eyes, otherwise eye injury may occur.
 Allow brake fluid to contact painted surfaces
or plastic parts otherwise damage may oc-
cur.
 Disconnect any hydraulic connection other-
wise the entire system must be disas-
sembled, drained, cleaned, and then properly
filled and bled after reassembly.
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT
It is not necessary to disassemble the brake cali-
per and brake hose to replace the brake pads.
Front brake
1. Remove:
 Brake pads
1
 Do not depress the brake lever when the wheel is
off the motorcycle otherwise the brake pads will
be forced shut.
 Install new brake pad spring and shims when the
brake pads have to be replaced.
 Replace the pads as a set if either is found to be
worn to the wear limit
a
.
Wear limit
a
:
0.5 mm

Yamaha TDM850 1996 Specifications

General

Displacement	849 cc
Bore x Stroke	89.5 mm x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Fuel System	Carburetor
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Monoshock
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Rear Tire	150/70-17
Fuel Capacity	20 liters
Seat Height	825 mm
Width	800 mm
Engine Type	4-stroke, parallel-twin
Ignition	Digital