6-50 CHASSIS
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT
• Remove the pad spring 1.
• Remove the brake pads by removing the pad mounting pin 2.
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* Do not operate the brake lever while dismounting the
pads.
* Replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise braking
performance will be adversely affected.
• Clean up the caliper especially around the caliper pistons.
• Install the new brake pads so the brake disc is positioned be-
tween the pads.
" Pad mounting pin: 16 N
.
m (1.6 kgf
.
m, 11.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
After replacing the brake pads, pump the brake lever few times to
check for proper brake operation and then check the brake fluid
level.
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT
• Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handle-
bars straight.
• Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and diaphragm.
• Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.
• Fill the reservoir with the new brake fluid.
• Connect a clear hose to the caliper air bleeder valve and insert
the other end of hose into a receptacle.
• Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until old
brake fluid flows out of the bleeder system.
• Close the caliper air bleeder valve and disconnect a clear hose.
Fill the reservoir with the new fluid to the upper mark of the
reservoir.
O Specification and Classification: DOT 4
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Bleed air from the brake system. (
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