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CHECKING/REPLACING PADS
The clearance between the brake pads and brake discs is
adjusted automatically as the brake pads wear. The only
maintenance that is required is replacement of the brake
pads when they show excessive wear. Check the thick-
ness of each of the brake pads as follows.
1. Remove the wheel corresponding to the brake being
checked.
2. Measure the thickness of each brake pad.
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3. If thickness of either brake pad is less than 1.0 mm
(0.039 in.), the brake pads must be replaced.
NOTE: The brake pads should be replaced as a
set.
4. To replace the brake pads, use the following proce-
dure.
A. Remove the cap screws securing the caliper
holder to the knuckle; then remove the pads from
the caliper.
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B. Install the new brake pads.
C. Secure the caliper holder to the knuckle with new
“
patch-lock
”
cap screws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
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5. Install the wheel. Tighten to 80 ft-lb.
6. Burnish the brake pads (see Burnishing Brake Pads
in this section).
BRAKE DISC
Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the brake
disc in the contact surface. If thickness is 0.125-in. or
less, the disc must be replaced. To replace the brake disc,
see Section 6 – Hub.
Burnishing Brake Pads
Brake pads must be burnished to achieve full braking
effectiveness. Braking distance will be extended until
brake pads are properly burnished. To properly burnish
the brake pads, use the following procedure.
1. Choose an area large enough to safely accelerate the
vehicle to 30 mph and to brake to a stop.
2. Accelerate to 30 mph; then depress the brake pedal
to decelerate to 0-5 mph.
3. Repeat procedure 20 times until brake pads are bur-
nished.
Checking/Replacing
V-Belt
REMOVING
1. Remove the seat, seat back, and seat base.
2. Remove the cap screws securing the V-belt cover
noting the location of the different-lengthed cap
screws for installing purposes; then using a rubber
mallet, gently tap on the cover tabs to loosen the
cover. Remove the cover.
! WARNING
Failure to properly burnish the brake pads could
lead to premature brake pad wear or brake loss.
Brake loss can result in severe injury.
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