Brakes
Brake Fluid Level Inspection
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is
stabilised and adequately supported. This will help
prevent it from falling and causing injury to the
operator or damage to the motorcycle.
In
accordance with the scheduled maintenance chart,
inspect the brake fluid
level
in
the front and rear
master cylinder reservoirs.
1.
Ensure that the brake fluid
level
in
the front and
rear brake fluid reservoirs
is
between the upper
and lower
level
lines (reservoir held horizontal).
1.
Front reservoir upper level
2.
Front reservoir lower level
3.
Rear
reservoir lower
level
4.
Rear
reservoir upper level
Changing Brake Fluid
Brake fluid must
be
changed every two calendar
years, irrespective of the mileage the motorcycle
has
covered
in
that time.
Brake Pads
Front and rear brake pad wear
is
automatically
compensated for and has no effect
on
brake lever or
pedal action.
Brake Wear Inspection
In
accordance with the scheduled maintenance chart,
inspect the brake pads for wear. The minimum
thickness of lining material for any front or rear brake
pad
is 1.5mm. If any pad has worn to the bottom of
the groove
in
the pad centre, replace all the brake
pads
on
that wheel.
1.
Lining material thickness
2.
Centre groove
Do not replace individual brake pads, replace both
pads
in
the brake caliper. On the front where two
calipers are mounted on the same wheel, all the
pads
in
both calipers must
be
replaced
simultaneously. Repiacing individual pads will
reduce braking efficiency and may cause loss of
motorcycle control and
an
accident.
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Service Manual - Rocket
III
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