Front Brake Caliper Removal And Installation - Suzuki SFV650 Service Manual

4B-3 Front Brakes:
8) Install the clip (7) securely.
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9) Remount the caliper.
10) Tighten the caliper mounting bolts (8) to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Front brake caliper mounting bolt (a): 39 N·m (
3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 lbf-ft)
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(a)
NOTE
After replacing the brake pads, pump the
brake lever several times to check for proper
brake operation and then check the brake
fluid level.

Front Brake Caliper Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Drain brake fluid. Refer to "Brake Fluid Replacement
in Section 4A (Page 4A-6)".
2) Remove the brake hoses from the caliper by
removing the union bolt (1) and catch the brake fluid
in a suitable receptacle.
NOTE
Place a clean rag underneath the union bolt
on the brake caliper to catch any spilt brake
fluid.
3) Remove the brake caliper by removing the caliper
mounting bolts (2).
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Installation
Install the brake caliper in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
• Tighten each bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Front brake caliper mounting bolt (a): 39 N·m (3.9
kgf-m, 28.0 lbf-ft)
• After setting the brake hose union to the stopper,
tighten the union bolt to the specified torque.
!
The seal washers should be replaced with the
new ones to prevent fluid leakage.
Tightening torque
Front brake hose union bolt (b): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-
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m, 16.5 lbf-ft)
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• Bleed air from the brake system after installing the
caliper. Refer to "Brake System Inspection in Section
0B (Page 0B-16)".
• Check the brake fluid leakage and brake operation.
Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe
running and discolor painted surfaces.
Check the brake hose and hose joints for
cracks and fluid leakage.
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CAUTION
(a)
WARNING
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(b)
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