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Install the
brake
hose between the stoppers with the
new sealing washers.
Install and tighten the brake hose oil bolt to the
specified torque.
TORQUE:
34
N 'm (3.5
kgf·m,
25
IbUt)
Connect the brake switch connectors.
Fill
the fluid
reservoir
with DOT 4 brake fluid to the
upper level and bleed the brake system (page 16-6).
BRAKE PAD/DISC
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT
•
A contaminated
brake
disc or pad reduces stop-
ping
power. Discard
contaminated pads and
clean a contaminated
disc
with a high quality
brake degreasing
agent.
•
Be
careful that the
master
cylinder does not over·
flow when the caliper pistons are compressed.
•
Brake fluid can cause damage to painted, plastic
or
rubber
parts.
Always
replace
the brake pads in pairs to assure
even disc pressure.
Raise
the
front
wheel
off the ground by placing a
block or safety stand under the engine.
Remove the front wheel (page
14-14).
Do
not bend the
Remove the brake caliper slide pin bolt and lift the
brake hose
caliper.
severely
Remove the brake pads.
Install the new pads in the ca
l
iper.
BRAKE SYSTEM
OI
L
BOLT
CALIPER
16-13
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