BRAKES
9.17
REAR BRAKE PAD REMOVAL
1. Remove caliper mounting bolts and lift caliper off
of disc.
Support Caliper from Frame
NOTE: When removing caliper, be careful not to
damage brake line. Support caliper so as not to kink
or bend brake line.
2. With pads installed, push the caliper pistons into
their bores .
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.
Spacer
Retaining Pin
3. Remove brake pad retaining pin, and pad spacer .
NOTE: This is a spring pin, do not spread apart
farther than necessary to remove it.
4. Measure the thickness of the pad material.
Replace pads if worn beyond the service limit.
Measure
Thickness
Rear Brake Pad Thickness
New .298 ± .005² (
6.85 .127 mm 0
Service Limit .150² (3.81 mm)
REAR BRAKE PAD
INSTALLA
TION
Spacer
Retaining Pin
1. Install new pads in caliper body. Be sure to put
aluminum spacer between pads. Install retainer.
2. Torque mounting bolts to specified torque.
DH Brake Caliper Mounting
Bolts Torque:
28 ft. lbs. (38 Nm)
3. Slowly pump the brake levers until pressure has
been built up. Maintain at least 1/2² (12.7 mm) of
brake fluid in the reservoir to prevent air from
entering the master cylinder.
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