2005 Buell Firebolt: Chassis
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CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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1
WARNING
1
WARNING
Use denatured alcohol to clean brake system compo-
nents. Do not use mineral-based solvents (such as gaso-
line or paint thinner), which will deteriorate rubber parts
even after assembly. Deterioration of these components
can cause brake failure, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00291a)
1.
Clean all parts with denatured alcohol or D.O.T. 4
BRAKE FLUID. Do not contaminate with mineral oil or
other solvents. Wipe dry with a clean, lint free cloth. Blow
out drilled passages and bore with a clean air supply. Do
not use a wire or similar instrument to clean drilled pas-
sages.
2.
Carefully inspect all components. Replace any parts that
appear damaged or worn. Do not hone caliper piston
bore.
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1
WARNING
1
WARNING
Always replace brake pads in complete sets for correct
and safe brake operation. Improper brake operation
could result in death or serious injury. (00111a)
3.
Inspect brake rotor and pads. See
1.7 BRAKE SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
.
4.
Check rotor surface. Replace if warped or badly scored.
See
Table 2-12.
ASSEMBLY
1.
See
Figure 2-47.
Install pistons and o-rings.
a. Lubricate
new o-rings (6), pistons (5), and caliper
piston bores with D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID.
b.
Install two new o-rings (6) in grooves of each piston
bore.
c.
Install pistons (5) in each piston bore.
2.
Install new o-rings (8) between caliper halves.
3.
Clamp caliper together with caliper fasteners (11) and
tighten to 15-19 ft-lbs (20-26 Nm).
INSTALLATION
1.
See
Figure 2-47.
Install brake pads (10).
2.
Install pin hanger set (1) and tighten to 11-14 ft-lbs (15-
19 Nm).
3.
Rotate front fork counterclockwise and install caliper on
caliper mount. Using LOCTITE 272 (red), tighten fasten-
ers (9) to 35-37 ft-lbs (47-50 Nm).
4.
Rotate front fork/caliper clockwise and slide caliper onto
rotor.
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1
WARNING
1
WARNING
Use only copper crush banjo washers (See Parts Catalog
for Part No.) with D.O.T. 4 brake fluid. Earlier silver banjo
washers are not compatible with D.O.T. 4 fluid and will
not seal properly over time. Failure to comply may
adversely affect braking ability and lead to brake failure
which could result in death or serious injury.
5.
Install brake line to caliper. See
2.11 FRONT BRAKE
LINE
.
6.
Bleed front brakes. See
BLEEDING BRAKES
in
1.7
BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
.
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1
WARNING
1
WARNING
Be sure that all lights and switches operate properly
before operating motorcycle. Low visibility of rider can
result in death or serious injury. (00316a)
7.
Turn ignition key switch to ON. Apply brake hand lever to
test brake lamp operation.
Table 2-12. Front Rotor Runout
RUNOUT
IN.
MM
Radial
0.0177
0.45
Lateral
0.0248
0.63
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