Brake Shoe Wear; Brake Pad Wear - Honda Motorcycle Service Manual

Check the brake pads for wear when refilling with brake fluid.
A low fluid level may be due to wear of the brake pads. If the
pads are worn, the caliper piston is pushed out, and this ac-
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for a low reservoir level.
If the brake pads are not worn and the fluid level is low, check
for leakage.
When the fluid level is low (i.e. near the LOWER level inscribed
on the reservoir) remove the reservoir cover and diaphragm,
and refill to the UPPER level.
efficiency and possible loss of braking ability.
The recommended brake fluid differs according to
models. Certain models take DOT 4. and others take
either DOT 3 or DOT 4. Do not use DOT
3
standard brake
fluid in a model designated for DOT 4, brake failure may
RESERVOIR COVER
BRAKE SHOE WEAR
If the wear indicator arrow aligns with the "A" mark on the
brake panel when the brake is applied, remove the wheel and
brake panel and check for shoe wear.
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If no adjustment remains before the wear indicator limit
is reached, this indicates excessive wear and the brake
shoes need to be rewlaced.
Specific brake shoe checks are listed in the Brakes section of
the manual.
Inspect the brake drum for wear or damage any time you
remove the wheel and brake panel.
If the brake drum shows any signs of cracking or excessive
corrosion that cannot be removed with emery cloth, be sure to
replace it.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
Replace pads as a set if worn to the brake pad wear limit line
(or wear limit groove).
A quick visual inspection can be made at the leading edge of
the pads (where the disc enters the caliper).
However, if this proves difficult, a check can be made at the
indicator on the caliper marked by the arrow ( A ) .
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Date of Issue : March,
1995
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HoNDA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
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WEAR LIMIT
PADS
WEAR LIMIT
DIRECTION
LEADING SIDE