User's Manual

12-14 BRAKES
Brake Pads
Front Brake Pad Removal
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Remove the caliper from the disc.
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Draw out the holder shaft pin [A], and take off the holder
shaft [B].
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Remove the pad [C] on the piston side.
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Push the holder [D] towards the piston, and remove the
pad of the other side [E] from the holder shaft [F].
Front Brake Pad Installation
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Push the caliper pistons in by hand as far as they will go.
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Install the anti-rattle spring in its correct position.
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Install the pad on the piston s ide first, then install the other
pad on the holder.
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Install the caliper (see Caliper Installation).
WARNING
Do not attempt to drive the motorcycle until a full
brake lever is obtained by pumping the brake lever
until the pads are against the disc. The brake will
not function on the first application of the lever if
this is not done.
Rear Brake Pad Removal
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Remove the caliper with the hose i nstalled.
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Draw out the holder shaft pin [A], and take off the holder
shaft [B].
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Remove the pad [C] on the piston side.
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Push the holder [D] towards the piston, and remove the
pad of the other side [E] from the holder shaft [F].
Rear Brake Pad Installation
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Push the caliper piston in by hand as far as i t will go.
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Install the anti-rattle spring in its correct position.
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Install the pad on the piston s ide first, then install the other
pad on the holder.
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Install the caliper (see Caliper Installation).
WARNING
Do not attempt to drive the motorcycle until a full
brake pedal is obtained by pumping the brake pedal
until the pads are against the disc. The brake will
not function on the first application of the pedal if
this is not done.
Brake Pad Wear Inspection
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Refer to the Brakes in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.