CHASSIS
5-17
Inspect the brake disc for galling or
damage.
Measure the brake disc deflection.
Brake disc maximum deflection
0.10 mm (0.004 in)
Measure the brake disc thickness (1).
Brake disc minimum thickness
3.0 mm (0.12 in)
Note:
If replacement of the brake disc is
necessary, apply locking agent to the
bolts that attach the disc.
Inspect the Front Brake Pads (1) for
damage or wear.
Measure the brake pad thickness (a).
Brake pad wear limit
1.5 mm (0.06 in)
Installation
Note:
Always install new brake pads and
brake pad spring as a set.
1. Connect a suitable hose (1) to the
caliper bleed screw (2). Put the
other end into a suitable brake fluid
catch container.
2. Loosen the brake caliper bleed
screw and using a finger push the
caliper piston into the caliper.
3. Tighten the Brake caliper bleed
screw.
Brake caliper bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m · kg, 4.3 ft · lb)
4. Install the retaining bolts and brake
caliper.
Brake pad holding bolt
18Nm (1.8 m · kg, 13 ft · lb)
Brake caliper mountiong bolt
48Nm (4.8 m · kg, 35ft · lb)
5. Check and refill the brake reservoir
to above the minimum level
indicator (1).
6. Check the brake pedal feel. If it
feels spongy bleed the brakes.