Aeon 350cc, Service Manual

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BODY FRAME
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FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
PAD REMOVAL
1. Elevate and support front of scooter.
Use care when supporting vehicle so that it
does not tip or fall.
Severe injury may occur if machine tips or
falls.
2. Loosen pad both support screw 2-3 turns.
3. Push caliper piston into caliper bore slowly.
Remove the upper and lower caliper mounting bolts and
remove the caliper from the front wheel.
NOTE: When removing caliper, use care not to
damage brake line. Support caliper so to avoid
kinking or bending brake line.
4. Push mounting bracket inward and slip outer brake pad past
edge. Then remove inner pad.
NOTE: Brake fluid will be forced through
compensating port into master cylinder fluid
reservoir when piston is pushed back into caliper.
Remove excess fluid from reservoir as required.
PAD INSPECTION
1. Measure the thickness of the pad material. Replace pads if
worn beyond the service limit.
Front Brake Pad Thickness
New: 9 mm
Service Limit: 5 mm
PAD ASSEMBLY / INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate mounting bracket pins with a light film of grease,
and install rubber dust boots.
2. Compress mounting bracket and make sure dust boots are
fully seated. Install pads with friction material facing each
other.