KYMCO SUPER8 50, Service Manual, Page: 149 / 188

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STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER/FRONT FORK
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SUPER8 50 2T
ASSEMBLY
Clean all removed parts.
Apply silicon grease to the pistons and oil
seals. Lubricate the brake caliper cylinder
inside wall with brake fluid.
Install the brake caliper piston with grooved
side facing out.
Wipe off excessive brake fluid with a clean
shop towel. Apply silicon grease to the
brake caliper seat pin and caliper inside.
Install the brake caliper seat.
INSTALLATION
Install the brake caliper and tighten the two
bolts.
Torque : 2.9
～
3.5kg-m
Connect the brake fluid tube to the brake
caliper and tighten the fluid tube bolt.
Torque : 3.0
～
4.0kg-m
Fill the brake reservoir with recommended
brake fluid and bleed air from the brake
system.
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
Remove the front cover. (
Ö
2)
Remove the front wheel.
Remove the front shock absorber upper
mount bolts.
Loosen the lower mount bolts to remove the
front shock absorbers.
Install the piston with its outer end
protruding 3
～
5mm beyond the brake
caliper cylinder.
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Caliper Bolts
Fixed-Reed
Brake Pads
Mount Bolt