Subsection 07 (BRAKES)
GENERAL
WARNING
Always check brake system operation after
removing or servicing a brake component.
NOTICE
Avoid spilling brake fluid on plastic,
rubber or painted parts. Protect these parts
with a rag when servicing brake system.
NOTICE
Sealing washers must be discarded
and replaced with new ones every time a Banjo
bolt is unscrewed.
NOTICE
Always clean the area around a
brake component before servicing.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A disc brake system with twin-piston sliding
calipers is used.
Disc Brake Configurations
NUMBER OF DISC BRAKES
MODELS
FRONT
REAR
All except CE
models
2
2
CE models
2
1
Brake Controls and Circuit
Configurations
MODELS
LH BRAKE
LEVER
RH BRAKE
LEVER
BRAKE
PEDAL
All except
CE models
Controls
rear brakes
Controls
front
brakes
Controls
rear brakes
CE models
Controls
rear brakes
Controls
front
brakes
Controls
front and
rear brakes
INSPECTION
BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE
VALIDATION
Required Tools
Use an appropriate compression force gauge such
as
MARK-10 EG-200
and a ruler.
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TYPICAL
Brake Lever Verification
NOTE:
Do not pump up the brakes repeatedly be-
fore doing the validation.
1. Position force gauge perpendicularly on brake
lever edge.
2. Position a ruler perpendicularly to handlebar
grip.
3. Push brake lever at distance
A
from handlebar
grip using force gauge.
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A. Distance from handlebar (refer to table)
4. Read load recorded by the force gauge.
5. Load reading must be as per the following table.
BRAKE LEVER VERIFICATION
LEVER
DISTANCE
A
MINIMUM
LOAD
LH side lever
25 mm (1 in)
150 N (34 lbf)
RH side lever
(if applicable)
25 mm (1 in)
130 N (29 lbf)
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