FRONT BRAKE
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d. Measure the brake disc deflection.
e. If out of specification, repeat the adjust-
ment steps until the brake disc deflection is
within specification.
f. If the brake disc deflection cannot be
brought within specification, replace the
brake disc.
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REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS
The following procedure applies to both brake
calipers.
NOTE:
When replacing the brake pads, it is not neces-
sary to disconnect the brake hose or disas-
semble the brake caliper.
FZ6-N/FZ6-NA/FZ6-S/FZ6-SA
1. Measure:
• Brake pad wear limit “a”
Out of specification → Replace the brake
pads as a set.
2. Install:
• Brake pad spring
• Brake pad shims
(onto the brake pads)
• Brake pads
NOTE:
Always install new brake pads, brake pad
shims, and a brake pad spring as a set.
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a. Connect a clear plastic hose “1” tightly to
the bleed screw “2”. Put the other end of
the hose into an open container.
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the
brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper
with your finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
d. Install a new brake pad shim onto each
new brake pad.
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3. Install:
• Brake caliper
4. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark “b” → Add
the recommended brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-24.
Brake disc bolt
18 Nm (1.8 m·kg, 13 ft·lb)
LOCTITE®
Brake pad lining thickness
(inner)
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Brake pad lining thickness
(outer)
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m·kg, 4.3 ft·lb)
Brake caliper bolt
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg, 29 ft·lb)
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