Honda TRX500FA 2006 Owner's Manual page 194

Brake Pad Wear
Refer to Saf ety Precautions
Brake pad wear will depend upon the severity of usage and riding
conditions. The pads will wear faster in wet or muddy conditions.
Inspect the pads visually during all regular service intervals to determine
the pad wear.
FRONT
(Left side similar)
(1)
(1) wear indicator
Check the wear indicator ( ). Remove the front wheels (page
If the wear indicator aligns with the reference mark ( ), both pads
must be replaced, see your Honda dealer for this replacement.
Always inspect each pad of the right and left front brake calipers.
on page 131 .
(2)
(2) reference mark
1
Brakes
2
Servicing Your Honda
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