Front Brake Caliper Removal And Installation - Suzuki ltz 400 Service Manual

9) Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts (2) to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake caliper mounting bolt (a): 26 N·m (2.6 kgf-
m, 19.0 lb-ft)
10) Tighten the front brake pad mounting pins (1) to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Front brake pad mounting pin (b): 18 N·m (1.8
kgf-m, 13.0 lb-ft)
NOTE
After replacing the brake pads, pump the
brake lever several times to check for proper
brake operation and then check the brake
fluid level.
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(a)
11) Install the front wheel assembly. Refer to "Front /
Rear Wheel Removal and Installation in Section 2D
(Page 2D-2)".

Front Brake Caliper Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Remove the front wheel assembly. Refer to "Front /
Rear Wheel Removal and Installation in Section 2D
(Page 2D-2)".
2) Drain brake fluid. Refer to "Brake Fluid Replacement
in Section 4A (Page 4A-8)".
3) Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper by
removing the union bolt (1) and catch the brake fluid
in a suitable receptacle.
NOTE
• Place a rag underneath the union bolt on
the brake caliper to catch any spilt brake
fluid.
• Slightly loosen the brake pad mounting
pins (3) to facilitate later disassembly, if
necessary.
4) Remove the brake caliper by removing the brake
caliper mounting bolts (2).
Installation
Install the brake caliper in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
• Apply a small quantity of thread lock to the brake
caliper mounting bolts (1).
1
(b)
(THREAD LOCK CEMENT SUPER 1303 or
equivalent)
• Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts (1) and brake
pad mounting pins (2) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake caliper mounting bolt (a): 26 N·m (2.6 kgf-
m, 19.0 lb-ft)
Front brake pad mounting pin (b): 18 N·m (1.8
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kgf-m, 13.0 lb-ft)
• After setting the brake hose union to the stopper,
tighten the union bolt (3) to the specified torque.
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The seal washers should be replaced with
new ones to prevent fluid leakage.
Tightening torque
Brake hose union bolt (c): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5
lb-ft)
2
1
: Thread lock cement 99000–32030
CAUTION
1
3
(c)
Front Brakes: 4B-3
3
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(a)
2
(b)
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