HERO XTREME - Brake System Maintenance

Check the chain slider (1) for wear, The chain
slider must be replaced if the or wear limit is
reached.
Refer to the safety precautions on (page 29).
Castrol Q Stop DoT 4/DoT 3.
Fluid level - Ensure that the brake fluid level
does not fall below "MIN'' mark (2) on front
brake 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 the
leakages in the brake system and consult your
Authorised Hero MotoCorp workshop.
For replacement, see your Hero MotoCorp
workshop.
FRONT BRAKE
Master cylinder (1)
Location : Right handlebar.
Brake fluid recommended :
1
2
(1) Master Cylinder (2) "MIN" mark
3
4
5
(3) Brake pad (4) Caliper (5) Disc
NOTE
î Always contact your Authorised Hero
MotoCorp workshop for refilling of
master cylinder when necessary. Do
not mix DoT 3 and DoT 4 brake fluids.
î Clean the dirt and mud accumulation
between the brake pads (3), caliper (4)
and the disc (5) by using a water jet.
î If either pad is worn to the bottom of the
grooves replace both pads as a set. Visit your
Authorised Hero MotoCorp workshop for
this service.
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
maintenance interval.
î Check the brake pads for wear by examining
the wear limit groove (1) on each pad.
Brake Pad Wear
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