40
2
(2) Brake pad (3) Caliper (4) Brake disc
3
the brake system and contact your Authorised
Hero MotoCorp
workshop.
level decreases abruptly, check for leakage in
master cylinder, when checked with the
master cylinder parallel to the ground. The
level decreases gradually due to piston
movement to compensate pad wear. If the
NOTE
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Clean the dirt and mud accumulation
between the brake pads (2), caliper (3) and
the disc (4) by using a water jet.
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Always contact
Hero
your Authorised
MotoCorp
workshop for refilling of master
cylinder when necessary.Do not mix DoT 3
and DoT 4 brake fluid.
Brake Pad Wear (Front Brake)
Brake pad wear depends upon the severity of
usage, the type of riding & road conditions.
Generally, the pads will wear faster on wet &
dirty roads. Inspect the pads at each regular
maintenance interval.
Inspection
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If either pad is worn to the bottom of the
grooves replace both pads as a set. Visit your
Authorised
Hero MotoCorp
workshop for
this service.
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Check the brake pads for wear by
examining the wear limit groove (1) on
each pad.
(1) Wear indicator grooves
WARNING
!
!
Always apply front and rear brakes
simultaneously to avoid skidding of vehicle.
Adjustment
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Park the vehicle on its main stand.
FRONT BRAKE (DRUM TYPE)
hold. Free play should be 10-20 mm at
the tip of the brake lever.
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Measure the distance, the front brake lever
(1) moves before the brake starts to take
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1
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