Hydraulic Brake; Brake Pedal Height; Brake System - Honda SXS700M4 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
BRAKE SYSTEM
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
3-16
Firmly apply Ihe brake pedal [1] and check that no air
has entered the system .
If the brake pedal feels soft or spongy when operated.
bleed the system (page 20·7).
Inspect the brake hoses (2] . pipes 13] and fittings for
deterioration, cracks, damage or signs of leakage.
Tighten any loose fittings.
Replace hoses, pipes and fittings as required .
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
Check the brake pedal [1] for deformation or damage.
Check the brake pedal for smooth operation by
operating
it
several times.
Measure the brake pedal heighl from the accelerator
pedal [21.
STANDARD PEDAL HEIGHT: 2S-40mm
(1-1-315In)
Adjust the pedal height as follows .
Remove the lock plate bolt (T50) [3] and lock plate [4J.
Loosen the lock nul [51 and turn Ihe adjusting bolt (T50)
[6] as required. Temporarily tigh ten the lock nut while
holding Ihe adjusting nul.
Make sure the brake pedal freeplay at the end of the
pedal is within 1 - 5 mm.
If the free play is not within standard value, loosen the
lock nut and turn the adjusting bolt until the free play is
within 1 - 5 mm .
Recheck the pedal height after adjusting the pedal
freeplay.
After adjustment procedure is completed . lighten the
Jock nut to the specified torque while holding the
adjusting boll.
TORQUE : 22 N'm (2.2 kgf'm ,
161bHt)
Install the lock plale against the lock nut and tighten the
plate boll.
TORQUE : 22 N'm (2.2 kgf-m, 16 Ihl-tt)
Check for brake light operation (page 3-15).