Suzuki V-Strom DL650 2017 Manual page 110

Inspect the front and rear brake
pads by noting whether or not the
friction pads are worn down to the
grooved wear limit line 1. If a
front or rear pad is worn to the
grooved wear limit line both front
or both rear pads must be
replaced with new ones by your
authorized Suzuki dealer or quali-
fied service mechanic.
NOTE: After replacing either the
front or rear brake pads, the brake
lever or pedal must be pumped
several times. This will extend the
pads to their proper position.
 WARNING
Failure to inspect and maintain
the brake pads and replace
them when recommended can
increase your chance of having
an accident.
If you need to replace brake
pads, have your Suzuki dealer
do this work. Inspect and main-
tain the brake pads as recom-
mended.
 WARNING
If you ride this motorcycle after
brake system repair or brake
pad replacement
pumping the brake lever/pedal,
you may get poor braking per-
formance which could result in
an accident.
After brake system repair or
brake pad replacement, pump
the brake lever/pedal several
times until brake pads are
pressed against the brake
disks and proper lever/pedal
stroke and
restored.
NOTE: Do not squeeze/depress
the brake lever/pedal when the
pads are not in their positions. It is
difficult to push the pistons back
and brake fluid leakage may
result.
 WARNING
Replacing only one of the two
brake pads can result in
uneven braking action and can
increase your chance of having
an accident.
Always replace both pads
together.
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