Husqvarna TC 450 Workshop Manual page 263

Wear check and replacement of brake pads
Inspect pads for wear.
Service limit " A"
TE, TC, TXC
- 3,8 mm-0.15 in. (front and rear pads)
If service limit is exceeded, always replace the pads in pairs.
SMR
a) In front: thickness "A" must never be lower than the one pointed out by the
wear control notches.
b) At the back: thickness "A" must never be lower than 3,8 mm-0.15 in.
If service limit is exceeded, always replace the pads in pairs.
Be careful that no disc brake fluid or any oil gets on brake pads or discs. Clean
off any fluid or oil that inadverently gets on the pads or disc with alcohol.
Replace the pads with new ones if they cannot be cleaned satisfactorily.
PADS REMOVAL
-Remove springs (1).
-Remove pins (2).
-Remove pads.
PADS INSTALLATION
- Install new brake pads.
- Reassemble the two pins (2) and the springs (1).
If the above procedure is followed it will not be necessary to bleed the brake
system after new pads have been fitted.
Pumping the brake lever several times is sufficient to return the pistons to their
normal position.
During the operation of pads replacement, it is advisable to remove a small
quantity of fluid from reservoir, since piston backing inside cylinders could cause
overflowing of fluid from reservoir.
FRONT
FRONT
Part. N. 8000 H1344 (10-2009)
BRAKES
REAR
REAR
L.5
1
1
2
SMR
1
2
2