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FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
7. Check:
• brake fluid level
Below the minimum lever mark a
the recommended brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" in Chapter 3.
8. Check:
• brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" in Chapter 3.
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REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE PADS
NOTE:
When replacing the brake pads, it is not neces-
sary to disconnect the brake hose or disassemble
the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
• rake caliper 1
2
2. Remove:
• brake pad cover 2
• pad pin clips
• brake pad pins 3
3. Remove:
• brake pad spring
• brake pads
(along with the brake pad shims)
4. Measure:
• brake pad wear limit a
Out of specification
pads as a set.
Brake pad wear limit
5. Install:
• brake pad shims
(onto the brake pads)
• brake pads
• brake pad spring
NOTE:
Always install new brake pads, brake pad shims,
and a brake pad spring as a set.
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CHAS
Bleed the brake
Replace the brake
0.5 mm
Add