Suzuki VL125 Service Manual page 29

2-16 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
FRONT BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT
• Remove the brake caliper and brake pad pin 1.
• Remove the brake pads.
• To reassemble, reverse the above sequence.
" Brake caliper mounting bolt: 39 N . m (3.9 kgf . m)
Brake pad pin: 18 N . m (1.8 kgf . m)
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Be sure to install the shims 2 properly as shown in the
photograph.
FRONT BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT
• Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handle-
bars straight.
• Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and diaphragm.
• Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.
• Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
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Specification and classification: DOT 4
• Connect a clear hose 1 to the air bleeder valve and insert the
other end of the hose into a receptacle.
• Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until the
old brake fluid is completely out of the brake system.
• Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear hose. Fill
the reservoir with new brake fluid to the upper line.
" Air bleeder valve: 7.5 N . m (0.75 kgf . m)