CHASSIS 8-53
• Remove the pad mounting pin 2 and brake pads 4.
NOTE:
When the brake caliper is removed, care must be used so as not
to cause stress to the brake hose. (Hang the brake caliper on
the frame with a string etc.)
• Clean up the caliper especially around the caliper piston.
• Push the pistons all the way into brake caliper.
• Install the new brake pads 5.
• Temporarily tighten the pad mounting pin 2.
NOTE:
* Replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise braking perfor-
mance will be adversely affected.
* Make sure that the detent A of the pad is seated onto the pad
guide on the caliper bracket.
• Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts 3, pad mounting pin
2 and pad pin plug 1 to the specified torque.
Front brake caliper mounting bolt:
26 N·m (2.6 kgf-m, 19.0 lbf-ft)
Front brake pad mounting pin:
18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 lbf-ft)
Front brake pad pin plug: 2.5 N·m (0.25 kgf-m, 2.0 lbf-ft)
• After replacing the brake pads, pump the brake lever several
times to check for proper brake operation and then check the
brake fluid level.
Do not operate the brake lever with the pads removed.
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