Rear Brake Pad Replacement; Brake Disc Inspection - Honda GL1800 Service Manual

BRAKE SYSTEM (Standard)

REAR BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT

Push the caliper piston all the way in to allow
Always replace the
installation of new brake pads by pushing the
brake pads in pairs
caliper body inward.
to ensure even disc
pressure.
Remove the pad pin plug and loosen the pad pin.
Check the brake
fluid level in the
brake reservoirs as
this operation
causes the level to
rise.
Pull the pad pins out of the caliper body while
pushing in the pads against the pad spring.
Remove the brake pads.
Coat the stopper ring on the pad pin end with
silicone grease.
Install new brake pads into the caliper body so that
Make sure the pad
their ends rest into the pad retainer on the bracket
spring is installed
properly.
correctly.
Install the pad pin by pushing in the pads against
the pad spring to align the pad pin holes in the pads
and caliper body.
Tighten the pad pin.
TORQUE: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
Install the pad pin plug securely.
Operate the brake pedal and right front caliper to
seat the caliper piston against the pads.

BRAKE DISC INSPECTION

Visually inspect the disc for damage or cracks.
Measure the brake disc thickness at several points.
SERVICE LIMITS: Front: 3.5 mm (0.14 in)
15-14
Rear: 10.0 mm (0.39 in)
AD IN LUG
TOPPER
RING
PAD PIN
ETAINE
PADS