Be Sure That All Lights And Switches Operate Properly; Before Operating Motorcycle. Low Visibility Of Rider Can; Result In Death Or Serious Injury. (00316A); Warning Warning - Buell P3 Service Manual

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INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 2-58. Install caliper mount clip (1) if removed.
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1. Clip
2. Rear caliper mount
Figure 2-58. Caliper Mount Clip
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Brake line

2.

Banjo bolt (metric)

3.

Banjo washers (2)

4. Bleeder valve (metric)
5. Pin plug and pad hanger (metric)
6. Small screw (metric)
7. Large screw (metric)
Figure 2-59. Rear Brake Caliper (Typical)
2. See Figure 2-59. Install caliper assembly on caliper
mount. Brake pad surfaces must face rear brake rotor.
a. Apply Loctite Threadlocker 271 (red) to both caliper
mounting screws (6, 7) (metric).
b. Install large caliper screw (7) (metric). Tighten to 18-
22 ft-lbs (24-30 Nm).
c. Install small caliper screw (6) (metric). Tighten to
14.5-18 ft-lbs (20-24 Nm).
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WARNING
Use only new copper banjo washers (See Parts Catalog
for Part No.) with D.O.T. 4 brake fluid. Earlier silver banjo
washers are not compatible with D.O.T. 4 fluid and will
not seal properly over time. Failure to comply may
adversely affect braking ability and lead to brake failure
which could result in death or serious injury
CAUTION
Avoid leakage. Be sure gaskets, banjo bolt(s), brake line
and caliper bore are clean and undamaged before
assembly. (00321a)
3. Connect brake line (1) to caliper using two new banjo
washers (3) and banjo bolt (2) (metric). Tighten to 16-20
ft-lbs (22-27 Nm).
4. Depress rear brake pedal several times to set brake pads
to proper operating position within caliper. Bleed brake
system.
5. Verify proper fluid level in reservoir.
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WARNING

Be sure that all lights and switches operate properly

before operating motorcycle. Low visibility of rider can

result in death or serious injury. (00316a)

6. Turn ignition key switch to IGN. Apply brake pedal to test
brake lamp operation. Turn ignition key switch to LOCK.
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WARNING

After repairing the brake system, test brakes at low

speed. If brakes are not operating properly, testing at
high speeds can cause loss of control, which could

result in death or serious injury. (00289a)

NOTE
Avoid making hard stops for the first 100 miles (160 km) to
allow new brake pads to "wear in" properly with the brake
rotor.
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