Brake Fluid; Brake Pad Wear; Front Brake Pad Inspection - Honda Gold Wing GL1200D Shop Manual

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BRAKE FLUID
Check the front and rear brake fluid reservoir level.
If the level nears the lower level mark remove the
cover and diaphragm. Fill the reservoir with DOT 4
Brake Fluid to the upper level mark.
NOTE:
The front brake fluid reservoir upper level
mark is located inside the reservoir.
LOWER LEVEL MARK
UPPER LEVEL MARK
Check the entire system for leaks, if the level is low.
CAUTION'
Do
lIot
remove rhe cover until the handle-
bar has been turned so that the reservoir
is level.
Do not mix different types offluid. as they
are not compartible with each other.
Avoid spilling fluid on painted surfaces
and wind screen. Place a rag ore, the
painted surfaces and wind screen whenever
the system is serviced.
Refer to section 15 for brake bleeding procedures.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION
Inspect the pads visually from the direction indicat-
ed by the arrow.
Replace the brake pads if wear groove on the pads
reaches the edge of the brake disc.
CAUTION:
Always replace the brake pads in pairs to
assure even disc pressure.
Refer .to Section 15 for brake pad replacement.
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LOWER LEVEL MARK
ARROW