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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 procedure.
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
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cap screws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
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5. Install the wheel; then using a crisscross pattern, tighten
the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb increments to a final torque of 40
ft-lb (steel wheel) or 80 ft-lb (aluminium wheel).
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 Drive System – Hub.
Burnishing Brake Pads
Brake pads must be burnished to achieve full braking effective-
ness. 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 vehi-
cle 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 burnished.
Replacing V-Belt
NOTE: If a clutch or any clutch component has been
replaced or the technician is unsure of shim quantity/
placement, clutch offset must be verified (see Engine
- Servicing Left-Side Components).
NOTE: Drive belts require a break-in period (see Break-in
Procedure - Drive Belt in the General Information Section).
REMOVING
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle just enough to unload the rear
suspension (weight off the shock absorbers).
2. Remove the left rear tire.
3. Remove the cap screws securing the outer clutch cover;
then remove the outer clutch cover.
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4. Remove the cap screw securing the driven clutch to
the output shaft. Account for the washer.
! 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.
CAUTION
Failure to properly break-in a new drive belt will result in
premature belt failure.
