Brake Pad Wear; Front Brake Pads; Rear Brake Free Play Adjustment - Honda CB HORNET 160R 2015 Shop Manual

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REAR BRAKE FREE PLAY ADJUSTMENT:

STD
No rear brake Check the brake pedal and brake rod for loose connections,
excessive play, or other damage. Repair or replace if
free play adjust-
ment required
necessary.
in CBS varient
Measure the rear brake pedal free play.
due to rear disc
brakes. Free Play: 20 – 30 mm (0.787 – 1.178 in)
Adjust the rear brake pedal free play by turning the
adjusting nut half-turn at a time.
Apply the brake several times and check for free wheel
rotation after the brake pedal is released.
Recheck the free play and adjust the brake light switch
(page 3-22).
Make sure the cut-out on the adjusting nut is seated
1.
on the brake arm pin when adjusting the free-play.
Push the brake arm to confirm that there is a gap
2.
between the rear brake adjusting nut and brake
arm pin.
3. Do not turn the adjuster beyond its natural limits.

BRAKE PAD WEAR

FRONT BRAKE PADS (CBS)
Check the brake pads for wear by locking from the front
side of the brake caliper.
Replace the brake pads if either pad is worn to the bottom
of wear limit groove.
Refer to the brake pad replacement (page 14-7).
3-20
BRAKE ARM
ADJUSTING NUT
GAP
CUT OUT CORRECTLY SEATED
CUT OUT NOT SEATED
20-30 mm
BRAKE
ARM PIN
PADS