15. REAR BRAKE/REAR FORK/REAR
WHEEL/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
When performing the services stated in this section, the engine and exhaust muffler must be cold to avoid
scalding.
During servicing, keep oil or grease off the brake pads and brake disk.
SPECIFICATIONS
Rear wheel rim runout
Rear brake disk thickness
Rear brake disk runout
Rear brake master cylinder I.D.
Rear brake master cylinder piston O.D.
TORQUE VALUES
Exhaust muffler lock bolt
Exhaust muffler pipe nut
Rear axle nut
Rear shock absorber lower mount bolt
Rear shock absorber upper mount bolt
Rear brake caliper holder bolt
TROUBLESHOOTING
Rear wheel wobbling
Bent rim
Faulty tire
Axle not tightened properly
Soft rear shock absorber
Weak shock absorber spring
Damper oil leaks
Rear wheel noise
Worn rear wheel axle bearings
Worn rear fork bearings
Deformed rear fork
Item
35 N-m (
20 N-m (
120 N-m (
40 N-m (
40 N-m (
35 N-m (3.5
Standard (mm)
5.0
25.33 ~ 25.36
25.40 ~ 25.45
4 kgf-m)
2 kgf-m)
12 kgf-m)
4 kgf-m)
4 kgf-m)
kgf-m)
Poor brake performance
Air in brake system
Deteriorated brake fluid
Contaminated brake pad surface
Worn brake pads
Clogged brake fluid line
Deformed brake disk
Unequal worn brake caliper
X-Town300 ABS
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