Suzuki RV125 - Brake Pad Replacement; Brake Caliper Removal and Disassembly

CHASSIS 5-11
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT
• Remove the brake caliper.
• Remove the pin
1.
• Remove the brake pad mounting pin
2 and brake pads 3.
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• Install the new brake pads.
• Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts to the specified
torque.
' Brake caliper mounting bolt: 39 N·m (3.9 kgf-m)
NOTE:
After replacing the brake pads, pump the brake lever a few times
to check for proper brake operation and then check the brake
fluid level.
BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the brake hose union bolt
1.
NOTE:
Place a rag underneath the union bolt on the brake caliper to
catch any spilt brake fluid.
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• Remove the brake caliper.
* Do not operate the brake lever after brake pad
removal.
* Replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise braking
performance will be adversely affected.
Immediately wipe off any brake fluid contacting any
part of the motorcycle. The brake fluid reacts chemi-
cally with paint, plastics, rubber materials, etc., and
will damage them severely.