Honda Shadow TA200 2001 Manual page 218

HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SERVICENFORMATIOO
GENERAL
A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated pads and clean contaminated disc with
a high quality brake degreasing agent.
CAUTION:
Support the brake caliper with a piece of wire so that it does not hang from the brake hose. Do not twist the brake
hose.
Reusing drained fluids can impair braking efficiency.
A void spilling brake fluid on painted, plastic or rubber parts. Place a rag or shop towel over these parts whenever the
system
is
serviced.
Never allow contaminants (dirt, water, etc.) to gel into an open reservoir.
Always use fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid from a sealed container when servicing the system. Do not mix different types
of fluid as they may not be compatible.
Spilled brake fluid will severally damage i n strument l e nses and painted surfaces. It is also harmful to some rubber
parts. Be careful whenever you remove the reservoir cap: make sure the from reservoir i s horizontal first.
Do not reuse the sealing washers. Replace with new ones.
Once the hydraulic system has been operated, or if the brake feels spongy, the system must be bled.
Always check brake operation before riding the motorcycle.
Always replace the brake pads is pairs to ensure even disc pressure.
SPECIFICATIONS
Unit: mm (in)
ITEM STANDARD SERVICE LIMIT
Front Specified brake fluid OOT3 or 4 --
Brake pad wear indicator
--
To groove
Brake disc thickness 3.8 - 4.2 (0.15 - 0.17) 3.5 (0.14)
Brake disc runout
--
0.30 (0.012)
Master cylinder I.D. 11.000- 11.043 (0.4331 - 0.4348) 11.06 (0.435)
Master piston
0.0.
10.957-10.984 (0.4314-0.4324) 10.95 (0.431)
Caliper cylinder 1.0.
25.400- 25.450 (0.9999-1.0020)
25.46 (1 . 002)
Caliper piston O.D.
25.335- 25.368 (0.9974 - 0.9987)
25.30 (0.996)
Rear Specified brake fluid DOT3 or 4
--
Brake pad wear indicator
--
To groove
Brake disc thickness
3.8 - 4.2 (0.15 - 0.17)
3.5 (0.14)
Brake disc runout
--
0.30 (0.012)
Master cylinder I.D.
14.000- 14.043 (0.5512- 0.5529)
14.06 (0.554)
Master piston
0.0.
13.957 - 13.984 (0.5495- 0.5506) 13.95 (0.549)
Caliper cylinder I.D. 25.400- 25.450 (0.9999-1.0020) 25.46 (1 . 002)
Caliper piston O.D. 25.335- 25.368 (0.9974 - 0.9987) 25.30 (0.996)
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