Brake Panel And Waterproof Seal Inspection; Waterproof Seal Replacement - Honda TRX350TM Rancher Service Manual

BRAKE SYSTEM
BRAKE PANEL AND WATERPROOF
Do not get
SEAL INSPECTION
grease on the
shoe linings.
BRAKE PANEL
Clean any grease from the brake panel thoroughly.
Check the brake panel at the waterproof seal lip
contact area for abnormal scratches or wear.
T M/ T E models:
Install a suitable steel plate and collar onto the axle
and tighten the hub nut securely.
Using a vernier caliper as shown, measure the
depth of the brake panel at several points on the
seal lip contact area. Calculate the warpage.
SERVICE LIMIT:
F M/ F E models: Install a suitable steel plate onto the wheel hub and
secure it with the wheel nut securely as shown.
Measure the brake panel on the points attached to
the seal lip for warpage using a dial indicator.
SERVICE LIMIT:
For brake panel replacement, see page 14-10.
WATERPROOF SEAL
Check the waterproof seal for damage, fatigue or
faulty installation.
Measure the seal lip length.
SERVICE LIMIT:

WATERPROOF SEAL REPLACEMENT

Remove the waterproof seal from the brake drum
by prying open the seal edge.
Measure the drum and seal at points a, b, c and d
as shown.
Calculate clearances A and B between the drum
and seal.
A= a c
B= d b
14-8
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
BRAKE PANEL
SUITABLE COLLAR
SUITABLE PLATE
BRAKE PANEL
WATERPROOF SEAL
BRAKE DRUM
SEAL
HUB NUT
WHEEL NUT
STEEL PLATE
WHEEL HUB
BRAKE DRUM