Chaincase - BOMBARDIER Elan Shop Manual

SECTION 02
SUB-SECTION 06 (BRAKE)
REMOVAL
Disconnect brake switch and brake cable.
Remove nuts and
lor
bolts securing brake support to
chaincase.
Slide brake caliper ass'y from brake support.
DISASSEMBLY
&
ASSEMBLY
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To ease hair pin cotter assembly, activate lever
and wedge two (2) screwdriver blades between caliper
and brake pad to release lever tension.
@Apply 10Vv temperature grease on threads and spring
seat prior to installation. At assembly, fully tighten then
back off 1/2 turn.
QAt assembly, torque to 20 N.m (15 ft-lbs).
CLEANING & INSPECTION
.Measure thickness of brake pad. If less than 3 mm
(1/8"), the pad should be replaced.
Clean all metal components in a general purpose sol-
vent. Dry using clean cloth.
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 50 mm
±
3 (2"
±
1/8")
between lever and
caliper.
(BOMBARDIER SELF-ADJUSTING TYPE), pAGE 2
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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 using two (2) adjuster nuts.
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