Hydraulic Brake - Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual

15. HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SERVICE INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT/
AIR BLEEDING
SERVICE INFORMATION
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BRAKE PAD/DISC
MASTER CYLINDER
BRAKE CALIPER
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GENERAL
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A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated pads and clean contaminated disc with
a high quality brake degreasing agent.
CAUTION:
• Support the brake caliper with a piece of wire so that it does not hang from the brake hose. Do not twist the brake
hose.
• Reusing drained fluids can impair braking efficiency.
• Avoid spilling brake fluid on painted, plastic or rubber parts. Place a rag or shop towel over these parts whenever the
system is serviced.
• Never allow contaminants (dirt, water, etc.) to get into an open reservoir.
• Always use fresh DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container when servicing the system. Do not mix different types of
fluid as they may not be compatible.
• Spilled brake fluid will severally damage instrument lenses and painted surfaces. It is also harmful to some rubber parts.
Be careful whenever you remove the reservoir cap: make sure the from reservoir is horizontal first.
• Do not reuse the sealing washers. Replace with new ones.
• Once the hydraulic system has been operated, or if the brake feel spongy, the system must be bled.
• Always check brake operation before riding the motorcycle.
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• Always replace the brake pads is pairs to ensure even disc pressure.
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• Always check brake operation before riding the motorcycle.
SPECIFICATIONS
Unit: mm (in)
ITEM STANDARD
SERVICE LIMIT
Brake fluid DOH
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Brake pad wear indicator - -
To groove
Brake disc thickness 5.8 - 6.2 (0.23 - 0.24) 5 (0.2)
Brake disc runout
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0.30 (0.012)
Master cylinder 1.0. 11.000 - 11.043 (0.4331 - 0.4348) 11.05 (0.435)
Master piston 0.0.
10.957 - 10.984 (0.4314 - 0.4324) 10.945 (0.4309)
Caliper cylinder 1.0. 27.000 - 27.050 (1.0630 - 1.0650) 27.06 (1.065)
Caliper piston 0.0. 26.935 - 26.968 (1.0604 -1.0617) 26.93 (1.060)
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