BRAKES 12-15

Brake Pads

Front Brake Pad Removal

•Loosen the pad pins [A].

•Remove: Pad Pins [A]

Pad Springs [B] Brake Pads [C]

Front Brake Pad Installation

•Push the caliper pistons in by hand as far as they will go.

•Install the outside pad [A] and insert the pad pin [B] as shown in the figure.

•Set:

Inside Pad [A]

Pad Spring [B]

○Pushing the pin holder [C] to hole of the pad and insert the pad pin.

Torque - Front Brake Pad Pins: 17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)

WARNING

Do not attempt to drive the motorcycle until a full brake lever is obtained by pumping the brake lever and the pads are against the disc. The brake will not function on the first application of the lever if this is not done.

12-16 BRAKES

Brake Pads

Rear Brake Pad Removal

•Remove the rear caliper with the hose installed (see Rear Caliper Removal).

•Remove: Clip [A] Pad Pin [B]

Brake Pads [C]

Rear Brake Pad Installation

•Push the caliper piston in by hand as far as it will go.

•Install the pad spring in place.

•Install the piston side pad [A] first, and then another pad. ○Fit the projections [B] of the pad into the recess [C] of the

caliper holder.

•Install the pad pin and clip. The clip must be “outside” of the pads.

•Install the caliper (see Caliper Installation).

WARNING

Do not attempt to drive the motorcycle until a full brake pedal is obtained by pumping the brake pedal until the pads are against the disc. The brake will not function on the first application of the pedal if this is not done.

Brake Pad Wear Inspection

•Refer to the Brake Pad Wear Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.