Buell 2007 ULYSSES Service Manual page 95

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Rear Pad Removal
1. See Figure 1-21. Remove rear caliper pin plug (4) and
loosen pin (3).
2. Remove two mounting fasteners (1) securing brake cali-
per and carrier assembly to swingarm.
3. Lift caliper and carrier assembly up and off of rotor.
4. Remove pin hanger (3).
5. See Figure 1-22.Remove inner and outer pads, being
careful not to dislodge pad spring.
Rear Pad Installation
1. Remove rear master cylinder reservoir cover.
NOTE
As the pistons are pushed back into the caliper, fluid level
may rise more than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) and overflow the reser-
voir. Watch the fluid level as the pistons are retracted and
remove fluid from the reservoir if necessary.
2. See Figure 1-21. Check that retainer (2) is present.
3. See Figure 1-22. Check that pad spring is present.
Should pad spring become dislodged, install with widest
area of spring towards piston side of caliper.
4. Push piston in with suitable tool such as a clean paint
scraper until fully seated in bore.
5. Install new inner and outer brake pads.
6. See Figure 1-21. Install hanger pin (4) making sure pin
engages hole on both pads.
7. Install brake caliper and carrier assembly over rotor.
8. Apply LOCTITE 271 and install two mounting fasteners
(1) through swingarm into carrier and tighten to 24-26 ft-
lbs (32.5-35 Nm).
9. Tighten pin hanger to 11-14 ft-lbs (14.9-18.9 Nm).
10. Install pin plug (3). Tighten plug to 18-25 in-lbs (2-
3 Nm).
11. Check fluid level and re-install rear master cylinder reser-
voir cover.
NOTE
Avoid making hard stops for the first 100 miles (160 km) to
allow new brake pads to "wear in" properly with the rotor.
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Figure 1-20. Rear Brake Pad Spring Location
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1. Rear caliper mounting fasteners
2. Retainer
3. Rear caliper pin hanger
4. Rear caliper pin plug
Figure 1-21. Rear Brake Caliper
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Figure 1-22. Rear Brake Pad Spring Installed
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