4-41
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
CHAS
WARNING
40 Nm (4.0 mSkg, 29 ftSlb)
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg, 22 ftSlb)
7 Nm (0.7 mSkg, 5.1 ftSlb)
WARNING
CAUTION:
EAS00640
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
S Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
S Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
S Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
1. Install:
S brake pads
S brake pad spring
S brake pad pin
2. Install:
S brake caliper
1
S copper washers
New
S brake hose
2
S union bolt
3
S brake hose holder
Refer to “REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS”.
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING”.
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper, make sure the brake pipe
a
touches the projection
b
on the brake cali-
per.