Front Master Cylinder Disassembly; Brake Disc Inspection - Honda VTR1000F Service Manual

Lower the caliper and install the pad pin.
Insta" and tighten the rear brake caliper bolt.
TORQUE: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m , 17 Ibf·ft)
Tighten the pad pin.
TORQUE: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13Ibf·ft)
Install and tighten the pad pin plug.
TORQUE: 2 N·m (0.25 kgf·m, 1.8Ibf·ft)
Operate the brake pedal to seat the caliper piston
against the pads.
BRAKE DISC INSPECTION
Visually inspect the disc for damage or cracks.
Measure the brake disc thickness at several points.
SERVICE LIMITS: Front: 3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Rear: 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
FRONT MASTER CYLINDER
CAUTION:
• Avoid spilling fluid on painted, plastic or rubber
parts. Place a rag over these parts whenever the
system is serviced.
• When removing the oil bolt, cover the end of the
hose
to
prevent contamination.
DISASSEMBLY
Drain the brake fluid from the front brake hydraulic
system (page 15-3).
Disconnect the front brake light switch connectors.
Disconnect the brake hose from the master cylinder
by removing the oil bolt and sealing washers.
Remove the master cylinder holder bolts, holder
and the master cylinder.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
15-7