Brakes Pads And Rotors - Buell P3 2003 Service Manual

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BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS
BRAKE PADS
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WARNING
Always replace brake pads in complete sets for correct
brake operation. Never replace just one brake pad. Fail-
ure to install brake pads as a set could result in death or
serious injury.
Check front and rear brake pads for minimum thickness:
At the 1000 mile (1600 km) service interval.
At every scheduled service interval thereafter.
See Figure 1-9. Inspect brake pads for damage or excessive
wear. Replace both pads as a set if friction material of either
pad is worn to 0.1 in. (1.5 mm) or less. If this amount of wear
occurs, wear grooves (2) will disappear from friction material
surface. See Figure 1-10.
Replace rear brake pads and pins:
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)
NOTE
Always replace brake pads in pairs.
BRAKE ROTORS
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WARNING
Do not allow brake fluid, bearing grease or other lubri-
cants to contact brake rotor or reduced braking ability
may occur, which could result in death or serious injury.
Check front and rear brake rotors for minimum thickness:
At the 1000 mile (1600 km) service interval.
At every scheduled service interval thereafter.
1. Measure rotor thickness. Replace if minimum thickness
is less than 0.18 in. (4.5 mm).
2. Check rotor surface. Replace if warped or badly scored.
3. The brake rotor must be within the following specifica-
tions. If the brake rotor is suspected of being damaged,
inspect rotor using the following measurements:
Lateral Movement: 0.01-0.02 in. (0.3-0.5 mm).
Radial Movement: 0.02 in. (0.45 mm).
Rotational Movement: 0.02 in. (0.39 mm).
WARNING
WARNING
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1. Metal backing plate
2. Friction material
Figure 1-9. Brake Pad - Side View
1. Brake pad
2. Disc
Figure 1-10. Measuring Rear Brake Outer Pad
2003 Buell P3: Maintenance
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0.1 in. (1.5 mm)
Minimum
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