Specifications

Cycle parts

chap. 7

7-32

Release 00 2002-09

Atlantic 500

CHANGING THE BRAKE PADS

Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

INFORMATION).

Place the motorcycle on the center stand.

NOTE Perform the following operations on both

sides.

Unscrew and remove the screw (1).

Unscrew and remove the two screws (2) and free the

brake caliper (3).

Still holding the brake caliper, remove the plate (4).

Slide out the two pins (5).

Remove the two pads.

Do not engage the front brake lever after removing

the pads; this may cause the caliper piston to

leave its seat, allowing brake fluid to leak.

Always replace both pads together in order to

ensure they are correctly placed inside the caliper.

Insert two new pads.

Insert the two pins (5).

Position the plate (4) correctly.

Install the screw (1).

Position the brake calipers correctly.

Screw in and tighten the two screws (2).

Screw in and tighten the screw (1).

CAUTION