Yamaha V-Max Front Brake Pads Change

The front brake pads on a bulky bike like the Yamaha V-Max need to be replaced frequently due to the sheer amount of punishment they receive. 

Changing the front brake pads on a V-Max motorcycle only takes minutes. Watch the video above and follow the steps below to do a front brake pads replacement on a Yamaha V-Max motorcycle.

Tools and Parts - Yamaha V-Max Brake Pad Change

• Ratchet
• 14mm socket
• C-clamp
• Brake pad kit (x2)
• Contact/brake cleaner

Replacing Yamaha V-Max Front Brake Pads

Step 1. Remove the two 14mm brake caliper mounting bolts.

Step 2. Slide the caliper assembly off the brake rotor, and remove the brake caliper dust cap from the back of the caliper assembly.

Step 3. Remove the two clips from the brake pad pins, and slide the pad pins out from the brake pads and caliper assembly.

Step 4. Remove the spring pad from the caliper assembly, and drop the brake pads out of the caliper assembly.

Step 5. Use a C-clamp to compress the pistons back into the brake caliper.

Step 6. Clean the caliper assembly with contact/brake cleaner.

Step 7. Slide a pair of new brake pads into the caliper assembly. Next, reinstall the spring pad, and slide the pad pins back through the brake pads and caliper assembly.

Step 8. Reinstall the two clips into the brake pad pins, and reinstall the brake caliper dust cap into the back of the caliper assembly. Next, slide the caliper assembly back over the brake rotor, and reinstall the two 14mm brake caliper mounting bolts.

Step 9. Repeat steps 1-8 for the brake pads on the other side of the V-Max and you're done.

Ready to do more maintenance on your Yamaha motorcycle? Watch the video below to see how to change the air filter on a Yamaha V-Max.