KYMCO MXU 500 - Service Information

16. BRAKE SYSTEM
16-2
MXU 500
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
xDuring servicing, keep oil or grease off the brake pads and brake disk.
xDrain the brake fluid from the hydraulic brake system before disassembly.
xContaminated brake disk or brake pads reduce stopping power. Clean the contaminated brake
disk with high-performance brake degreaser and replace the brake pads.
xDo not use brake fluid for cleaning.
xBleed air from the brake system if the brake system is removed or the brake is soft.
xDo not allow any foreign matters entering the brake reservoir when filling the brake reservoir
with brake fluid.
xBrake fluid will damage painted, coated surfaces and plastic parts. When working with brake
fluid, use shop towels to cover and protect painted, rubber and plastic parts. Wipe off any splash
of brake fluid with a clean towel. Do not wipe the machine with a towel contaminated by brake
fluid.
xMake sure to use recommended brake fluid. Use of other unspecified brake fluids may cause
brake failure.
xInspect the brake operation before riding.
SPECIFICATIONS Unit: mm (in)
Ite
m
Standar
d
Service Limit
Brake disk thickness 3.8阡4.2
(
0.152阡0.168
)
3
(
0.12
)
Brake disk runout

0.3
(
0.012
)
TORQUE VALUES
Caliper mounting bolt 3.2 kgf-m (32 N-m, 25 lbf-ft)
Brake pad mounting bolt 1.8 kgf-m (18 N-m, 13 lbf-ft)
Brake disc bolt 3.5 kgf-m (35 N-m, 25.2 lbf-ft)
Bleed valve nut 0.6 kgf-m (6 N-m, 4.32 lbf-ft)
Brake hose bolt 3.5 kgf-m (35 N-m, 35 lbf-ft)
Master cylinder mounting bolt 1.2 kgf-m (12 N-m, 8.6 lbf-ft)
Delay valve mounting bolt 1.2 kgf-m (12 N-m, 8.6 lbf-ft)
Delay valve plug 5 kgf-m (50 N-m, 36 lbf-ft)