9.13
BRAKES
9
FRONT BRAKE PADS
Pad Removal / Disassembly
1. Elevate and support front of machine.
2. Remove the front wheel. Loosen pad adjuster screw 2-3
turns.
3. Remove the two caliper bolts and caliper from mounting
bracket.
4. Push caliper piston into caliper bore slowly using a C-
clamp or locking pliers with pads installed.
NOTE: Brake fluid will be forced through
compensating port into master cylinder fluid
reservoir when piston is pushed back into caliper.
Remove excess fluid from reservoir as required.
5. Push upper pad retainer pin inward and slip outer brake pad
past edge. Remove the pad.
Pad Inspection
1. Measure the thickness of the pad material. Replace pads if
worn beyond the service limit.
CAUTION
Use care when supporting vehicle so that it does
not tip or fall. Severe injury may occur
if machine tips or falls.
Pad Adjuster Screw
Measure
Thickness