BRAKES 10-15
Caliper
Brake Pad Removal
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Loosen the pad bolts [A].
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Remove the caliper [B].
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Remove the pad bolts.
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Take out the piston side pad.
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Push the caliper holder toward the piston, and then re-
move another pad from the caliper holder.
Brake Pad Installation
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Push the caliper pistons in by hand as far as they will go.
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Install the piston side pad [A] first, and then another pad
[B].
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Tighten the brake pad bolt.
Torque - Brake Pad Bolts: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)
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Check the brake for good braking power, no brake drag,
and no fluid leakage.
WARNING
Do not attempt to drive the motorcycle until a full
brake lever or pedal is obtained by pumping the
brake lever or pedal until the pads are against the
disc. The brake will not function on the first appli-
cation of the lever or pedal if this is not done.
Brake Pad Inspection
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Check the lining thickness and condition of the pads in
each caliper.
If either pad is damaged, replace both pads in the caliper
as a set.
If the lining thickness [A] of either pad is less than the
service limit [B], replace both pads in the caliper as a set.
Lining Thickness
Standard:
Front 4.5 mm
Rear 4.5 mm
Service Limit:
Front 0.7 mm
Rear 0.7 mm
