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BRAKE ROTOR THICKNESS
Be sure that no lubricants or fluids get on tires, wheels or
brakes when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely
affected, which could result in loss of control of the
motorcycle and death or serious injury. (00047d)
See
Figure 1-16
and
Figure
front and rear brake rotors for minimum thickness:
At every scheduled service interval:
1.
Inspect rotor. Replace rotor if warped or badly scored.
2.
Measure rotor thickness. Replace rotor if minimum thick-
ness is less than 0.18 in. (4.5 mm).
NOTES
See
2.5 FRONT WHEEL
Whenever rotor is replaced, replace rotor drive bushings,
fasteners, washers and springs.
See
2.6 REAR WHEEL
for rotor replacement.
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Figure 1-16. Front Brake Rotor (Typical)
1-22 2009 XB Service: Maintenance
1-17. Inspect and measure both
for rotor replacement.
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Figure 1-17. Rear Brake Rotor (Typical)
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT
Front Pad Removal
NOTE
On XB12X models it will be necessary to remove the right side
front fender to access caliper fasteners.
1.
See
Figure
1-18. Loosen pin hanger (2) but do not remove.
2.
Rotate wheel so that caliper is centered between rotor
mounting fasteners (1).
3.
Remove lower caliper mounting fastener (4) that secures
caliper to fork lower.
4.
Loosen but do not remove upper caliper mounting fastener
(3) that secures caliper to fork lower.
5.
Remove pin hanger (2).
6.
Rotate caliper counterclockwise to allow access to outer
pad.
7.
Remove outer pad from right side.
8.
Remove inner pad from left side by pulling rearward,
rotating pad 90 degrees and pulling through wheel
opening.
Front Pad Installation
1.
Remove the front master cylinder reservoir cap.
NOTE
As the pistons are pushed back into the caliper, fluid level may
rise more than 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) and overflow the reservoir.
Watch the fluid level as the pistons are retracted and remove
fluid from the reservoir if necessary.
2.
Push pistons in with suitable tool such as a clean paint
scraper until fully seated in bores. Be careful not to
damage rotor.
3.
Install new inner pad from left side of motorcycle.
4.
Install new outer pad from right side of motorcycle.
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