Operation Manual

FRONT BRAKE
4-46
• Never use solvents on internal brake
components as they will cause the brake
caliper piston dust seals and brake cali-
per piston seals to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassem-
bled, replace the brake caliper piston dust
seals and brake caliper piston seals.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALI-
PERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Install:
• Front brake caliper “1”
(temporarily)
• Brake hose gaskets
• Front brake hose “2”
• Brake hose union bolt “3”
WARNING
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Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING” on page 2-39.
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When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper “1”, make sure the brake pipe
“a” touches the projection “b” on the brake
caliper.
2. Remove:
• Front brake caliper
3. Install:
• Brake pads
• Brake pad spring
• Brake pad pin
• Brake pad clips
• Front brake caliper
• Front brake hose holder
Refer to “REPLACING THE FRONT
BRAKE PADS” on page 4-43.
4. Fill:
• Brake master cylinder reservoir
(with the specified amount of the speci-
fied brake fluid)
WARNING
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• Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rubber
seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. Mixing brake
fluids may result in a harmful chemical
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake master cylinder reser-
voir. Water will significantly lower the
boiling point of the brake fluid and could
cause vapor lock.
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Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
5. Bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)” on page 3-16.
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
Brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
New
Front brake caliper bolt
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose holder bolt
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4