BOMBARDIER 1980 Shop Manual page 267

SECTION 05
SUB-SECTION 06 (BRAKE)
REMOVAL
Disconnect brake switch and brake cable.
Remove nuts and/or bolts securing brake support to
chaincase.
Slide brake caliper ass'y from brake support.
DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY
@)@To ease hair pin cotter assembly. activate lever and
wedge two (2) screwdriver blades between caliper and
brake pad to release lever tension .
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Apply low temperature grease on threads and spring
seat prior to installation. At assembly. fully tighten then
back off
t
turn.
0At assembly. torque to
20 Nom
(15 ft-Ibs).
CLEANING & INSPECTION
Measure thickness of brake pad. If less than 3 mm (k").
the pad should be replaced.
Clean all metal components in a general purpose solvent.
Dry using clean cloth.
(SELF ADJUSTING DISC BRAKE). PAGE 2
INSTALLATION
&
ADJUSTMENT
Slide caliper ass'y onto Its support then secure support
to vehicle.
- Activate lever by hand until ratchet klick is no longer
heard.
- Secure brake cable housing to lever. slide spring over
cable then attach cable to housing with adjuster nut.
- Using adjuster nut. adjust until there is no free-play
between the brake lever and its housing. and there
is a gap of 57 mm
±
3 (2
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between lever
and caliper.
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NOTE: It may be necessary to change brake light
switch support position to obtain recommended gap
between lever and caliper housing.
Connect brake light switch and check operation. Adjust
If necessary usmg two (2) adjuster nuts.