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MAINTENANCE
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Brakes
Breaking in New Brake Pads and Discs
Brake pads must always be replaced
as a wheel set. At the front, where two
calipers are fitted on the same wheel,
replace all the brake pads in both
calipers.
Replacing individual pads will reduce
braking efficiency and may cause an
accident.
After replacement brake pads have
been fitted, ride with extreme caution
until the new pads have 'broken in'.
New brake discs and pads require a
period of careful breaking-in that will
optimise the performance and longevity
of
the
discs
recommended distance for breaking-in
new pads and discs is 200 miles
(300 km).
During
this
braking, ride with caution and allow for
greater braking distances.
Warning
and
pads.
period,
avoid
extreme
Brake Wear Inspection
If fitting new proprietary brand brake
pads, check that the carrier plate of
the brake pad is at least 4.5 mm thick.
Fitting brake pads with the carrier
plate less than 4.5 mm thick may
result in brake failure due to the
possible loss of the brake pad as it
wears.
Brake pads must be inspected in
accordance
maintenance requirements and replaced
if worn to, or beyond the minimum
service thickness.
If the lining thickness of any pad is less
than, 1.0 mm (0.04 in) (front) or 1.5 mm
(0.06 in) (rear), replace all the pads on
The
the wheel.
Warning
with
scheduled
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