BRAKES
9.16
REAR BRAKE PAD REMOVAL
1. Support the machine. Remove the rear tire.
2. Remove caliper mounting bolts and lift caliper off
of disc.
NOTE: When removing caliper, be careful not to
damage brake line. Support caliper so as not to kink
or bend brake line.
3. Push caliper pistons into caliper bore slowly with
pads installed.
NOTE: Brake fluid will be forced through
compensating port into master cylinder fluid reservoir
when piston is pushed back into caliper. Remove
excess fluid from reservoir as required.
4. Remove the clip from the slide bolt.
Clip
5. Remove a slide bolt with a hex wrench.
6. Remove the brake pads from the caliper.
Remove
Brake Pads
7. Clean the caliper with brake cleaner or alcohol.
8. Measure the thickness of the pad material.
Replace pads if worn beyond the service limit.
Measure
Thickness
Rear Brake Pad Thickness
New: .318″ (8.0 mm)
Service Limit: .180″ (4.6 mm)
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