BRAKES
REAR BRAKE PAD REMOVAL
1. Remove caliper mounting bolts and lift caliper off
of disc.
Support Caliper from Frame
NOTE: When removing caliper, be careful not to
damage brake line. Support caliper so as not to kink
or bend brake line.
2. With pads installed, push the caliper pistons into
their bores .
NOTE:
Brake fluid will be forced through
compensating port into master cylinder fluid reservoir
when piston is pushed back into caliper. Remove
excess fluid from reservoir as required.
Retaining Pin
3. Remove brake pad retaining pin, and pad spacer.
NOTE: This is a spring pin, do not spread apart
farther than necessary to remove it.
4. Measure the thickness of the pad material.
REAR BRAKE PAD
INSTALLATION
1. Install new pads in caliper body. Be sure to put
Spacer
2. Torque mounting bolts to specified torque.
3. Slowly pump the brake levers until pressure has
Replace pads if worn beyond the service limit.
Measure
Thickness
Rear Brake Pad Thickness
.298 ± .005² (6.85 .127 mm 0
New
Service Limit
.150² (3.81 mm)
Retaining Pin
aluminum spacer between pads. Install retainer.
DH Brake Caliper Mounting
Bolts Torque:
28 ft. lbs. (38 Nm)
been built up. Maintain at least 1/2² (12.7 mm) of
brake fluid in the reservoir to prevent air from
entering the master cylinder.
Spacer
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