Brake Pad Replacement; Caliper Removal - Suzuki FL125S Service Manual

5-17 CHASSIS

BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT

• Loosen the brake pad mounting pin bolts 1.
• Remove the brake caliper 2 by removing the brake caliper
mounting bolts.
• Remove the brake pad mounting pin bolts 1 and brake pads
3 .
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* Do not operate the brake lever after brake pad
removal.
* Replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise braking
performance will be adversely affected.
• Install the new brake pads.
• Temporarily tighten the brake pad mounting pin bolts 1.
• Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts 2 and brake pad
mounting pin bolts 1 to the specified torque.
" Brake caliper mounting bolt: 25.5 N·m (2.55 kgf-m)
Brake pad mounting pin bolt: 17.5 N·m (1.75 kgf-m)
NOTE:
After replacing the brake pads, pump the brake lever a few times
to check for proper brake operation and then check the brake
fluid level.

CALIPER REMOVAL

• Loosen the brake pad mounting pin bolts. ($Above)
• Remove the brake hose union bolt 1.
NOTE:
Place a rag underneath the brake hose union bolt on the brake
caliper to catch any spilt brake fluid.
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Immediately wipe off any brake fluid contacting any
part of the motorcycle. The brake fluid reacts chemi-
cally with paint, plastics, rubber materials, etc., and
will damage them severely.
• Remove the brake caliper 2.