Yamaha XVS6501997 - Page 210

6-10
FRONT BRAKE
CHAS
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D Loosen the brake caliper bleed screw and us-
ing a finger push the caliper pistons into the
brake caliper.
D Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw
2
.
Brake caliper bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 mSkg)
D Install new brake pads and a new brake pad
spring.
D Install the brake caliper
3
and retaining bolt
4
.
Bolt (brake caliper):
40 Nm (4.0 mSkg)
Retaining bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 mSkg)
4. Inspect:
S Brake fluid level
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION” in
CHAPTER 3.
a
“LOWER” level line
5. Check:
S Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling  Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to “AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM)” in CHAPTER 3.