Brake Pad/Disc - Honda Gold Wing GL1200D Shop Manual

WHONDA
~Gl1200D'Gl12DOA
AIR BLEEDING
1) Squeeze the brake lever (or pedal}. open the
bleed valve 1/2 turn and then close the valve.
NOTE:
Do not release the brake lever (or pedal)
until the bleed valve has been dosed.
Bleed the rear brake caliper line first. then
bleed the right front brake caliper line
when bleed the foot operated brake system
(Except G
type).
2) Release the brake lever (or pedal) slowly and
wait several seconds after it reaches the end of its
travel.
Reeat steps 1 and 2 until bubbles cease to appear in
the fluid at the end of the hose.
Tighten the bleed valve.
TORQUE: 4-7 N·m (40-70 kg-em, 35-61 in·lb)
Filllhe fluid reservoir to the upper level mark.
Reinstall the diaphragm and master cylinder cover.
•
A contominated brake disc or pod reduces
stopping power. Discard contaminated pads
and clean a contaminated disc ...ith a high
quality brake degreasing agent.
BRAKE PAD/DISC
PAD REPLACEMENT
Remove the left saddlebag before rear brake caliper
removal.
NOTE:
Always replace the brake pads in pairs to as·
sure even disc pressure.
Remove the caliper pivot and caliper bolts. Loosen
the front caliper bracket lower mount bolt.
Loosen the pad pin retainer bolt. Remove the
caliper from the bracket.
UPPER LEVEL MARK
-.
CALIPER
PIVOT
BOLT
!
CALIPER
BOLT
HYDRAULIC BRAKES
all
UPPER LEVEL MARK
CALIPER BOLT
15-5