Brake Disc Inspection - Honda TRX500FM Service Manual

Pull the pad pins (1) oul of the caliper while pushing the
brake pads (2] in againslthe pad spring [3], and remove
the pads.
Make sure the pad
Install new brake pads into the caliper body.
spnng is installed
Align the pad pin holes in the caliper body and pads by
correctly. pushing the pads in against the pad spring , and install
Always rep/ace the
the pad pins.
brake pads in pairs
to
ensure even disc
pressure.
Install the brake caliper (1] so the disc is positioned
between the pads. being careful not to damage the
pads.
Install new mounting bolts [2J and tighten them to the
specified torque.
TORQUE: 30 N'm (3.1 kgf·m. 221bHt)
Tighten the pad pins (3] to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 17 N-m (1 .7 kgf'm , 13 IbHt)
Install the pad pin plugs and tighten them to the
specified torque.
TORQUE : 2.4 N-m (0.2 kgf'm , 1.8 IbHt)
Squeeze the front brake lever to seat the caliper piston
against the pad .
Install the front wheel (page 16-13).
BRAKE DISC INSPECTION
Remove the brake caliper without disconnecting the
brake hose (page 18-12).
Visually inspect the brake disc for damage or crack.
Measure the brake disc thickness al several points.
SERVICE LIMIT: 3.0 mm (0.12 in)
Replace the brake disc if the smallest measurement is
less than service limit.
Check the brake disc for warpage.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
Check the knuckle bearing for excessive play, if the
warpage ex.ceeds the service limit.
Replace the brake disc if the bearings are normal.
Brake disc replacement (page 16-19).
BRAKE SYSTEM
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