Mechanical Drum Brakes; Mechanical Drum Brakes Inspection; Brake Drum Id - Honda Motorcycle Service Manual

BRAKES
Place the master cylinder on the handlebar and install the
holder and holder bolts with the holder's "UP" mark facing
UP.
Align the split between the holder and master cylinder with the
punch mark on the handlebar.
Tighten the upper holder bolt to the specified torque first, then
tighten the lower bolt to the same torque.
Install the brake lever and connect the wire to the brake light
switch.
Connect the brake hose with t w o new sealing washers. Be
careful not to twist the brake hose.
Tighten the brake hose bolt to the specified torque
Make sure that the brake hose is routed properly.
Route all cables, hoses, and lines carefully to avoid kinking or
pinching.
CAUTION
Improper routing may damage cables, hoses, and lines.
Fill the system with specified grade of fluid and bleed the air
from the system (Refer to page 17-10).
MECHANICAL DRUM BRAKES
respiratory disease and cancer. Never use a n air hose
or dry brush t o clean brake assemblies. Use an
OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner or alternate method
approved by OSHA, designed t o minimize the hazard
caused by airborne asbestos fibers.
Grease on the brake linings will reduce stopping ability.
Remove the wheel
Remove the brake panel from the wheel hub,
MASTER CYLINYER
PUNCH MARK HOLDER " U P MARK
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BRAKE HOSE
INSPECTION
Brake Drum I.D.
Check the brake drum for wear or damage. Replace the wheel
hub if necessary.
Measure the brake drum I.D.(at the lining surface) at several
points and take the largest measurement.
Refer t o the Model Specific manual for the service limit or refer
to the wheel hub if the service limit is stamped on
it.
NOTE
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If the brake drum is rusted, clean with #I20 emery
paper.
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Be sure to use inside vernier calipers and measure the
lining surface, not the drum's wear ridge.
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BRAKE PANEL
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Date of Issue: March.1995
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