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BRAKE PAD THICKNESS
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WARNING
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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)
See
Figure 1-13.
Inspect brake pads for damage or excessive
wear. Replace both pads as a set if friction material of either
pad is worn to 0.040 in. (1.0 mm) or less. If this amount of
wear occurs, wear grooves will disappear from friction mate-
rial surface.
BRAKE ROTOR THICKNESS
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WARNING
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WARNING
Check that no lubricant gets on tires, wheels or brakes
when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely affected,
which could result in loss of control of the motorcycle
and death or serious injury. (00047b)
See
Figure 1-14.
Check brake rotors for minimum thickness:
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At every scheduled service interval:
1.
Measure rotor thickness. Replace rotor if minimum thick-
ness is less than 0.18 in. (4.5 mm). Replace drive bush-
ings, fasteners, washers and springs whenever rotor is
replaced.
2.
Check rotor surface. Replace if warped or badly scored.
See
2.12 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
or
2.15 REAR
BRAKE CALIPER
for procedure.
Figure 1-13. Brake Pad Thickness
Figure 1-14. Front Brake Rotor
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Friction material
2.
Wear groove
3.
Backing material
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