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2005 Buell Firebolt: Maintenance 1-21
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BRAKE PAD THICKNESS
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Always replace brake pads in complete sets for correct
and safe brake operation. Improper brake operation
could result in death or serious injury. (00111a)
See Figure 1-13. Inspect brake pads for damage or excessive
wear. Replace both pads as a set if friction material of either
pad is worn to 0.040 in. (1.0 mm) or less. If this amount of
wear occurs, wear grooves will disappear from friction mate-
rial surface.
BRAKE ROTOR THICKNESS
1WARNING1WARNING
Check that no lubricant gets on tires, wheels or brakes
when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely affected,
which could result in loss of control of the motorcycle
and death or serious injury. (00047b)
See Figure 1-14. Check brake rotors for minimum thickness:
● At the 1000 mile (1600 km) service interval.
● At every 5000 mi (8000 km) service interval thereafter.
● At every scheduled service interval:
1. Measure rotor thickness. Replace rotor if minimum thick-
ness is less than 0.18 in. (4.5 mm). Replace drive bush-
ings, fasteners, washers and springs whenever rotor is
replaced.
2. Check rotor surface. Replace if warped or badly scored.
See 2.5 FRONT WHEEL or 2.6 REAR WHEEL for proce-
dure.
Figure 1-13. Brake Pad Thickness
Figure 1-14. Front Brake Rotor
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1. Friction material
2. Wear groove
3. Backing material
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