Make sure no damage is made to the brake pad material when moving the brake
pads.
Allowing the brake pads to come into contact with each other or sharp objects may
cause the material to crack or break.
Damage to the brake pads may result in reduced braking efficiency leading to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Perform the following operations:
• Rear Wheel - Removal
1. Using a suitable tool, push the rear brake caliper pistons 1-2 mm into the caliper
body by forcing the brake pads apart.
1. Brake pad backing plate
2. Operate the rear brake pedal to pump the pistons back out until the brake pads
come into contact with the brake disc.
3. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until the pistons have been pushed in and out three times.