Honda Magna VF750C, Service Manual

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Brake System
Service Information
Troubleshooting
Front Brake Pad Replacement
Front Brake Caliper Removal/
Installation
Front Brake Caliper Disassembly
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Assembly
Service Information
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Front Master Cylinder Removal/
Installation
Front Master Cylinder Disassembly
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Assembly
Rear Brake Panel Disassembly
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Assembly
Brake Pedal Removal/Installation
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Inhaled asbestos fibers have been found to cause respiratory disease and cancer. Never use an air hose or dry
brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner or alternate method approved by OSHA
designed to minimize the hazard caused by airborne asbestos fibers.
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A contaminated brake disc, drum, pad or shoe reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated pads/shoes and
clean a contaminated disc/drum with a high quality brake degreasing agent.
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Spil led brake fl uid wi l l severely damage i nstrument lenses and painted surfaces. It is a lso harmful to some rubber
pa rts. Be ca refu l whenever you remove the reservoi r cap: make sure the reservoi r is horizontal first.
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Never a l low conta m i nates (dirt, water, etc.) to get i nto an open reservoi r.
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Once the hydra u l ic system has been opened, or if the brake feel spongy, the system m ust be bled.
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Always use fresh DOT 4 brake fluid from a sea led contai ner when servicing the system . Do not mix d ifferent types of
fl uid as they may not be com patible.
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Always check brake operation before riding the motorcycle.
Troubleshooting
Front Brake:
Brake Lever Soft Or Spongy
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Air bu bbles i n the hydrau lic system
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Leaking hydrau lic system
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Conta m i nated brake pad/disc
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Worn cal i per piston seal
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Worn master cyl inder piston seal
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Worn bra ke pad/disc
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Contaminated caliper
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Ca l i pe r not sliding properly
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Low flu i d level
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Clogged fluid passage
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Warped/deformed brake disc
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Sticking/worn cal i per piston
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Sticking/worn master cyl inder piston
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Contaminated master cylinder
Rear brake:
Poor Brake Performance
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I m properly adjusted brake
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Worn bra ke l i n i ngs
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Worn bra ke drum
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Worn brP.ke cam
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I mproperly insta l led brake l i n i ngs
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Brake l i n kage needs l u brication
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Conta mi nated bra ke l i n i ngs
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Contaminated brake drum
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Worn brake shoes at cam contact area
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I m proper engagement between brake arm and cam
serrations
Brake Lever Hard
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Clogged/restricted bra ke system
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Sticki ng/worn cal i pe r piston
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Cal i per not sliding properly
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Clogged/restricted fl uid passage
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Worn calipe r piston seal
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Sticking/worn master cyl inder piston
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Bent bra ke lever
Brakes Drag
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Contami nated brake pad/disc
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M isaligned wheel
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Worn brake pad/disc
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Warped/deformed brake disc
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Cal i per not sliding properly
Brake Pedal Hard Or Slow Return
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Worn/broken retu rn spring
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I m properly adjusted bra ke
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Sticking brake drum due to conta m ination
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Worn brake shoes at cam contact a rea
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Bra ke l i n kage needs lubrication
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I mproperly i nsta l led brake l i n i ngs
Brake Squeaks
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Worn brake l i n ings
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Worn brake drum
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Conta m i nated brake l i n i ngs
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Contaminated brake drum
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