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6-18
CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
NOTE:
6. Install:
brake pad pins
brake pad clips
brake caliper
Brake caliper bolt
40 Nm (4.0 m
kg)
7. Check:
brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark
a
Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” in chapter 3.
8. Check:
brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling
Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.
EAS00583
REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE PADS
When replacing the brake pads, it is not neces-
sary to disconnect the brake hose or disas-
semble the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
brake caliper
1
2. Remove:
brake pad cover
1
brake pad clips
2
brake pad pins
3
brake pad spring
4
3. Remove:
brake pads
5
(along with the brake pad shims)
4. Measure:
brake pad wear limit
a
Out of specification
Replace the brake
pads as a set.
Brake pad wear limit
0.5 mm