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BRAKES 11-9
Brake Pads
Brake Pad Removal
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Remove the caliper with the hose installed.
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Remove the clip and take off the pad pin.
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Remove:
Piston Side Pad [A]
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Remove the other pad [A].
Brake Pad Installation
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Push the caliper piston in by hand as far as it will go.
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Install the anti-rattle spring in place.
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Install the brake pads.
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Be sure to install the pad pin clip.
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Install the caliper (see Caliper Installation).
WARNING
Do not attempt to drive the motorcycle until a full
brake lever is obtained by pumping the brake lever
until the pads are against the disc. The brake will
not function on the first application of the lever if
this is not done.
Brake Pad Lining Wear
In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, in-
spect the brake pads for wear.
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Remove the pads.
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Check the lining thickness [A] of the pads in the caliper.
If the lining thickness of either pad is less than the service
limit [B], replace both pads in the caliper as a set.
Pad Lining Thickness
Standard:
4.5 mm (0.177 in.)
Service Limit:
1 mm (0.04 in.)