HERO Achiever - Front Brake Pad Wear and Maintenance; Front Brake (Drum Type) Adjustment

master cylinder, when checked with the
master cylinder parallel to the ground. The
level decreases gradually due to piston
movement to compensate pad wear. If the
level decreases abruptly, check for leakage in
the brake system and contact your Authorised
Distributor/Dealer.
NOTE
î Clean the dirt and mud accumulation
between the brake pads (1), caliper (2) and
the disc (3) by using a water jet.
î Always contact your Authorised Distributor
/Dealer for refilling of master cylinder when
necessary. Do not mix DoT 3 and DoT 4
brake fluid.
maintenance interval.
î Check the brake pads for wear by
examining the wear limit groove (1) on
each pad.
î If either pad is worn to the bottom of the
grooves replace both pads as a set. Visit
your Authorised Distributor/Dealer for this
service.
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(1) Brake pad (2) Caliper (3) Brake disc
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Brake Pad Wear (Front Brake)
Brake pad wear depends upon the severity of
usage, the type of riding & road conditions.
Generally, the pads will wear faster on wet &
dirty roads. Inspect the pads at each regular
(1) Wear indicator grooves
WARNING
!!
Always apply front and rear brakes
simultaneously to avoid skidding of vehicle.
FRONT BRAKE (DRUM TYPE)
Adjustment
î Park the motorcycle on its main stand.
î Measure the distance, the front brake lever
(1) moves before the brake starts to take
hold. Free play should be 10-20 mm at
the tip of the brake lever.
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