13. REAR WHEEL/SWING ARM/
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
13-2
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• During servicing, keep oil or grease off the brake drum and brake linings.
• During servicing, keep oil or grease off the brake disk and brake pads.
• Drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic brake system before disassembly.
• Contaminated brake disk or brake pads reduce stopping power. Clean the contaminated brake
disk with high-performance brake degreaser and replace the brake pads.
• Do not use brake fluid for cleaning.
• Bleed air from the brake system if the brake system is removed or the brake is soft.
• Do not allow any foreign matters entering the brake reservoir when filling the brake reservoir
with brake fluid.
• Brake fluid will damage painted, coated surfaces and plastic parts. When working with brake
fluid, use shop towels to cover and protect painted, rubber and plastic parts. Wipe off any splash
of brake fluid with a clean towel. Do not wipe the motorcycle with a towel contaminated by
brake fluid.
• Make sure to use recommended brake fluid. Use of other unspecified brake fluids may cause
brake failure.
• Inspect the brake operation before riding.
SPECIFICATIONS mm (in)
Ite
TORQUE VALUES
Rear wheel nut 45 N-m (4.5 kgf-m, 32 lbf-ft)
Rear shock absorber upper mount bolt 40 N-m (4 kgf-m, 29 lbf-ft)
Rear shock absorber lower mount bolt 40 N-m (4 kgf-m, 29 lbf-ft)
Rear swing arm axle 70 N-m (7 kgf-m, 50 lbf-ft)
Rear wheel hub nut 80 N-m (8 kgf-m, 58 lbf-ft)
Brake arm bolt 21 N-m (2.1 kgf-m, 15 lbf-ft)
Caliper holder bolt 32 N-m (3.2 kgf-m, 23 lbf-ft)
Brake fluid tube bolt 35 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 lbf-ft)
Caliper bleed valve 6 N-m (0.6 kgf-m, 4 lbf-ft)
Master cylinder bolt 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 lbf-ft)
Rear sprocket holder bolts 26 N-m (2.7 kgf-m, 20 lbf-ft)