ANUAL SERVICE M

BRAKE PAD/DISC

BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT

For front brake, remove the bolts and brake disc cover.

Push the caliper pistons all the way in to allow installation of new brake pads.

NOTE

• Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir as this operation causes the level to rise.

For the front brake, remove the pad pin plug and pad pin.

For the rear brake, remove the pad pin.

PAD PIN PLUG

Remove the brake pads.

Install new brake pads to the pad retainer securely.

NOTE:

• Always replace the brake pads in pairs to assure even disc pressure.

• A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stop­ping power.

• Discard contaminated pads and clean a contami­nated disc with a high quality brake decreasing agent.

BRAKE PADS *3»

For the front brake, push the brake pads against the pad spring, then install the pad pin.

Tighten the pad pin to the specified torque.

TORQUE: 18 N m (1.8 kgf m, 13 Ibf ft)

Install and tighten the pad pin plug to the specified torque.

TORQUE: 2 N m (0.2 kgf m, 1.5 Ibf-ft)

Install the front brake disc cover and tighten the bolts specified torque.

TORQUE: 13 N m (1.3 kgf m, 10 Ibf-ft)

For the rear brake, install a new O-ring into the pad pin groove.

Install and tighten the pad pin to the specified torque.

TORQUE: 18 N m (1.8 kgf m, 13 Ibf ft)

Operate the brake lever or pedal to seat the caliper piston against the pads.

BRAKE DISC INSPECTION

• Remove the front brake disc cover (page 16-10).

Visually inspect the brake disc for damage or cracks.

Measure the brake disc thickness with a microme­ter.

SERVICE LIMITS:

FRONT: 2.5 mm (0.10 in)

REAR: 3.5 mm (0.14 in)

Replace the brake disc if the smallest measurement is less than the service limit.

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Measure the brake disc warpage with a dial indica­tor.

SERVICE LIMIT: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)

Check the wheel bearings for excessive play, if the warpage exceeds the service limit.

Replace the brake disc if the wheel bearings are nor­mal.