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.
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.