Front Brake Pad Replacement - Honda Nighthawk CB 750 1991 Service Manual

Brake System
Front Brake Pad Replacement
ALIGN
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Brake dust may contain asbestos fibers.
Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner or alternate method
approved by OSHA. designed to minimize the hazard caused by airborne asbestos fibers.
Keep grease off of brake disc and pads.
CAUTION
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A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated pads and clean a contaminated
disc w i t h a high quality brake degreasing agent.
NOTE
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Pushing the caliper against the disc, push the caliper pistons all the way in to allow the installation of new pads.
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Do not squeeze the brake lever when the caliper is removed, or it will be difficult to refit the disc between the brake
pads.
Replace brake pads as a set.
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Apply a thin of silicone grease onto the pad pin as a rust preventative.
After replacement, operate the brake lever to seat the caliper pistons against the oads.
Procedure
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Remarks
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Removal Order
Pad pin plug
Pad pin
Brake pad
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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Insert the pin. pushing the pads against the pad spring.
Align the pad lug with the pad retainer as shown.