BRAKE FLUID
NOTICE
Spilled fluid can damage painted, plastic or rubber parts. Place a rag over these parts whenever the system is serviced.
• Do not mix different types of fluid, as they are not compatible with each other.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the system when filling the reservoir.
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LOWER LEVEL LINE |
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When the fluid level is low, check the brake pads for wear (page 4-30). A low fluid level may be due to wear of the brake pads. If the brake pads are worn, the caliper piston is pushed out, and this accounts for a low reservoir level.
If the brake pads are not worn and the fluid level is low, check the entire system for leaks (page 4-29).
FRONT BRAKE:
Turn the handlebar so that the reservoir is level and check the front brake fluid level.
If the level is near the lower level line, check the brake pad wear (page 4-30).
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LOWER LEVEL LINE |
REAR BRAKE:
Support the motorcycle in an upright position on a level surface.
If the level is near the lower level line, check the brake pad wear (page 4-30).
• Inspect the brake hose and fittings for deterioration, cracks or signs of leakage. Tighten any loose fittings.
• Replace the hose and fittings as required.
FRONT:
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SCREWS |
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UPPER LEVEL LINE |
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Remove the screws, cover and diaphragm.
Fill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid to the upper level line.
Install the diaphragm and cover.
Tighten the screws to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 1.0 N m (0.1 kgf m, 0.7 Ibf ft)
Check the entire system for leaks.
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UPPER LEVEL LINE |
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BOLTS |
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PLATE |
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REAR: Remove the bolts, cover, plate and diaphragm. Fill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid to the upper level line. Do not bend the Install the diaphragm, plate and cover. diaphragm during -]-jghten the b0|ts to the specified torque. installation. TORQUE: 1.0 N-m (0.1 kgf m, 0.7 lbf-ft) Check the entire system for leaks. |
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COVER |
DIAPHRAGM
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Front ('05 - '07 shown): |
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LIMIT GROOVES ^ © |
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1.0 mm (0.04 in)
LIMIT GROOVE |
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h-1.0 mm (0.04 in; |
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1.0 mm (0.04 in) |
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BRAKE PAD WEAR Check the brake pads for wear. Replace the brake pads if either pad is worn to the bottom of the wear limit groove. SERVICE LIMIT: 1.0 mm (0.04 in) For brake pad replacement (page 16-10). |
LIMIT GROOVE
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The brake lever position can be adjusted by loosening the lock nut and turning the adjuster.
Turning the adjuster clockwise moves the brake lever farther away from the grip; turning the adjuster counterclockwise moves the brake lever closer to the grip.
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Apply grease to the contact faces of the adjuster and piston. |
After adjustment, hold the adjuster and tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 5.9 N-m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 lbf-ft)
If the brake lever freeplay exceeds 20 mm (0.8 in), there is air in the system that must be bled.
For brake system bleeding (page 16-7).
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Adjust the brake pedal to the desired height by loosening the lock nut and turning the brake pedal adjuster.
STANDARD LENGTH: 79.6 mm (3.13 in)
Tighten the lock nut to the specified torque. TORQUE: 5.9 N m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 Ibf ft)
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ADJUSTING SCREW |
Adjust the headlight beam vertically by turning the adjusting screw on the front visor.
