14. HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/STEERING STEM
Install new pads so that their ends rest on the
pad retainer on the brake properly.
Install the pad pin by pushing the pads against
the pad spring to align the pad pin holes in the
pads and caliper.
Install the front caliper onto the fork leg and
then install and tighten the new two caliper
mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 35 N-m (3.5 kgf-m)
Tighten the pad pins to the specified torque.
Torque: 18 N-m (1.8 kgf-m, 13 lbf-ft)
BRAKE DISC INSPECTION
Visually inspect the brake disc for damage or
cracks.
Measure the brake disc thickness.
Service limits: 3 mm (0.12 in)
Replace the brake disc if the smallest
measurement is less than the service limit.
Measure the brake disc warpage.
Service limits: 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
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X-Town250/300 ABS