Brake Disc Inspection - Suzuki VL800 Service Manual

7-14 CHASSIS
• Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts 1, and brake hose
union bolt 2 to the specified torque.
$ Brake caliper mounting bolt: 39 N . m (3.9 kgf . m, 28 lb-ft)
Brake hose union bolt: 23 N . m (2.3 kgf . m, 16.5 lb-ft)
• For assembly procedure of brake hose: "9-18
• Install the guide hook A.
NOTE:
Before remounting the brake caliper, push the brake caliper pis-
tons all the way into the caliper.
!
Bleed air from the system after reassembling the brake
caliper. ("2-17)

BRAKE DISC INSPECTION

Check the brake disc for cracks or damage and measure the thick
ness using the micrometer. If any damages are found or if the
thickness is less than the service limit, replace the brake disc
with a new one.
% 09900-20205: Micrometer (0 – 25 mm)
& Brake disc thickness
Service Limit: 4.5 mm (0.098 in)
Measure the runout using the dial gauge. If the runout exceeds
the service limit, replace the brake disc with a new one.
% 09900-20606: Dial gauge (1/100 mm)
09900-20701: Magnetic stand
& Brake disc runout
Service Limit: 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
• If either measurement exceeds the service limit, replace the
brake disc with a new one. ("7-5)