Honda Transalp XL700V Manual page 447

HYDRAULIC BRAKE
Install the pad pin by pushing in the pads against
Always replace the
the pad spring to align the pad pin holes in the pads
brake pads in pairs
and caliper body.
to ensure even disc
pressure.
Tighten the pad pin to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
Operate the brake lever to seat the caliper piston
against the pads.
Install and tighten the pad pin plug to the specified
torque.
TORQUE: 2.5 N·m (0.3 kgf·m, 1.8 lbf·ft)
FRONT (XL700VA)
Push the caliper piston all the way in to allow instal-
Check the brake
lation of new brake pads.
fluid level in the
reservoir as this
operation causes
the level to rise.
Loosen the pad pin.
Pull the pad pin out of the caliper body while push-
ing in the pads against the pad spring.
Remove the brake pads.
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PAD PIN
PAD PIN
PAD PIN PLUG
PADS