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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Checking the front brake pads (SXC)
The brake pads can be inspected from below. The linings nust be at least
1 mm (0,04 in) thick.
At their most worn point brake pad linings should not be thinner than 1 mm,
otherwise they could lead to brake failure. For your own safety don’t put off
having your brake pads changed.
If the brake pads are replaced too late so that the lining is partly or entirely
worn, the steel components of the brake pad will rub against the brake disc,
thereby imparing the braking effect and destroying the brake disc.
Checking the front brake pads (SMC)
The brake pads can be inspected from behind. Always inspect the brake pad
linings before taking off on your motorcycle. They should not be thinner than
1 mm which is the case when the notch [A] is no longer discernable.
At their most worn point brake pad linings should not be thinner than 1 mm,
otherwise they could lead to brake failure. For your own safety don’t put off
having your brake pads changed.
If the brake pads are replaced too late so that the lining is partly or entirely
worn, the steel components of the brake pad will rub against the brake disc,
thereby imparing the braking effect and destroying the brake disc.
Replacing front brake pads (SXC) *
Press the brake caliper toward the brake disk, to put the brake piston in its
basic position. Remove clips [1] and pull out bolt [2]. Remove brake pads
from the brake caliper. Clean the brake caliper and the brake caliper support
with compressed air. Check the sleeves of the guide bolts for damage, and
grease guide bolts if necessary.
Mount the right brake pad and fix it with the bolt. Mount the left brake pad
and insert the bolt until it stops. Mount the clips.
When mounting the brake pads, be sure to check for correct fit of the sliding
metal-sheet [3] in the caliper support and of the leaf spring [4].
– It is very important to keep the brake disk free from oil and fatty matters.
Otherwise, the braking effect would be strongly reduced.
– After assembly, check if circlips have been fitted correctly.
– Having performed any work on the braking system, one must always actu-
ate the hand brake lever or foot brake lever, respectively so as to ensure
that the brake pads will lie against the brake disk and the pressure point
is established.
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