CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE DISC
1. Check:
• brake disc
Galling/damage
Replace.
2. Measure:
• brake disc deflection
Out of specification
Check the wheel runout.
If wheel runout is within the limits, replace the
brake disc.
Brake disc maximum deflection
0.10 mm (0.004 in)
• brake disc thickness ①
• wheel hub ②
• wheel tyre ③
Out of specification
Replace.
Brake disc minimum thickness
3.0 mm (0.12 in)
NOTE:
Apply the locking agent to the 30Nm bolt with
screw down.
CHASSIS
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REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS
NOTE:
It is not necessary to disassemble the brake
caliper and brake hose to replace the brake
pads.
1.Check:
• brake pad ①
Damage/wear Replace
2.Measure:
• brake pad thickness ⓐ
Out of specification
Replace the brake
pads as a set.
Brake pad wear limit
1.5 mm (0.06 in)
3. Install:
• brake pads
• brake pad spring
NOTE:
Always install new brake pads and brake pad
spring as a set.
a. Connect a suitable hose ① tightly to the
brake caliper bleed nozzle ②. Put the other
end of this hose into an open container.
b. Loosen the brake caliper bleed screw and,
using a finger, push the caliper piston into the
brake caliper.
c. Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw.
Brake caliper bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m · kg, 4.3 ft · lb)
d. Install the retaining bolts and brake caliper.
Brake pad holding bolt
18Nm (1.8 m · kg, 13 ft · lb)