NOTE
•
Clean the dirt and mud accumulation
between the brake pads (2), caliper (3) and
the disc (4) by using a water jet.
•
Always contact your Authorised Hero
MotoCorp workshop for refilling of master
cylinder when necessary. Do not mix DoT 3
and DoT 4 brake fluid.
(2) Brake pads (3) Caliper (4) Brake disc
4
3
2
Refer to the safety precautions on (page 26).
(b) Rear brake fluid (For IBS)
Location : Near the right side pillion footrest.
Brake fluid recommended :
Fluid level - Ensure that the brake fluid level
does not fall below "MIN" mark (2) on the
reservoir parallel to the ground. The level
decreases gradually due to piston movement to
compensate pad wear. If the level decreases.
Reservoir (1)
DoT-4/DoT-3.
abruptly, check for the leakages in the brake
system and consult your Authorised Hero
MoroCorp workshop.
MIN
2
1
(1) Reservoir (2) "MIN" mark
dirty roads. Inspect the pads at each regular
maintenance interval.
(c) Brake pad wear (For Disc and IBS)
Replace the pads if worn out to the bottom of
the groove.
Inspection
Check the brake pads for wear by examining
the wear limit grooves on each pad.
Visit your Authorised Hero MoroCorp
workshop for the brake pad replacement.
Check the wear indicator grooves (1) on each
pad.
Brake pad wear depends upon the severity of
usage, the type of riding & road conditions.
Generally, the pads will wear faster on wet &
Always replace both the pads as a set.
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