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Refer to Safety Precautions on page 19.
Both the front and rear brakes are the hydraulic
disc type. As the brake pads wear, the brake
fluid level will drop. A leak in the system will
also cause the level to drop.
Frequently inspect the system to ensure there are
no fluid leaks. Periodically inspect the brake
fluid level and the brake pads for wear.
If the front brake lever or rear brake pedal
freeplay does not feel within the normal range
while riding, check the brake pads. If they are
not worn beyond the recommended limit (page
68), there is probably air in the brake system.
Refer to the Honda Service Manual or see your
Honda dealer to have the air bled from the
system.
Front Brake Lever Adjustment
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) lock nut
(3) piston
(2) adjuster
1. Loosen the lock nut (1).
2. To position the brake lever farther away from
the handgrip, turn the adjuster (2) clockwise.
To position the brake lever closer to the
handgrip, turn the adjuster counterclockwise.
3. Tighten the lock nut.
4. Apply the brake, release it, then spin the
wheel and check that it rotates freely. Repeat
this procedure several times.
5. Check freeplay by pulling in slowly on the
front brake lever until the brake starts to
engage.
Freeplay: Less than 0.8 in (20 mm)
6. Apply grease to the contacting faces of the
adjuster and piston (3).
If the brake lever freeplay exceeds 0.8 in (20 mm),
there is probably air in the brake system and it
must be bled. Refer to the Honda Service Manual
or see your Honda dealer for brake bleeding.
Brake Pedal Height
The brake pedal height should be approximately
level with the right footpeg.
LESS
1. Loosen the lock nut (1) and turn the adjusting
THAN
bolt (2) in direction (+) to raise the pedal (3)
0.8 in
or in direction (–) to lower it.
(20 mm)
2. Tighten the lock nut at the desired pedal
height.
(+)
(2)
(1) lock nut
(2) adjusting bolt
(3) rear brake pedal
Brakes
(3)
(–)
(1)
(+) raise the pedal height
(–) lower the pedal height
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Servicing Your Honda
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