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Front brake
Overhauling the front brake components
Caution
Critical safety components. The brake caliper manufacturer recommends that you do not attempt to service the
internal components of the brake calipers. Incorrect overhaul of these critical safety components can endanger rider
safety.
Maintenance operations on these units are limited to replacing brake pads, fasteners and bleed unit.
Please refer to the exploded view at the beginning of this Section for indications on the replacement of the above
components.
Brake discs must be clean without any signs of rust, oil, grease or dirt. Brake discs must not be deeply scored.
For brake disc wear inspection, please see the service limits indicated in "
Refitting the front brake system
Refitting the brake discs
Before refitting the brake disc to the wheel rim, clean all contact surfaces thoroughly and smear threadlocker on the
threads of the retaining screws (14).
Position the six retaining screws (14) of the front brake disc (13) to the front wheel in this sequence: 1-3-5-2-4-6.
Tighten the screws to the specified torque (Sect. C 3,
).
Refit the wheel to the motorcycle (Sect. G 1,
When refitting the brake system, care must be taken to position the hose (8) connectors on the brake cylinder and
the caliper at the correct angles.
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