Brammo 2013 Empulse, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
Servicing and Maintaining Your Empulse 63
5. Release the caliper mounting bracket from the swingarm and
then carefully remove the caliper assembly from the disc.
6. Support the caliper assembly once removed. Do not twist the
brake hose. Avoid getting grease, oil, or dirt on the disc or pad
surfaces.
Note:
Avoid depressing the rear brake lever with the wheel removed.
7. Move the rear wheel fully forward and release the drive chain
from the rear wheel sprocket.
8. Remove the rear wheel.
Installation
1. Position the rear wheel between the swing arm and install the
chain on to the rear sprocket.
2. Using assistance, raise the rear wheel while positioning the rear
caliper assembly on the brake disc and locating it in the slot on
the swingarm.
3. Insert the rear axle from the left side of the swingarm, through
the wheel, the caliper mounting bracket and through the right
side of the swingarm.
4. Make sure the rear axle is correctly located in the slot on the left
side axle block.
5. Install the rear axle nut and washer.
6. Check the drive chain tension and adjust as necessary. See
“DRIVE CHAIN”, page 67 .
7. Tighten the rear axle nut to 55 Nm.
Note:
If a torque wrench was not used during installation, see your
Brammo Authorized Service Agent as soon as possible to verify proper
assembly. Improper assembly may lead to loss of braking capability.
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