Linhai 2005 ATV 260, Service Manual

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CHAPTER 7 BRAKES
ATV SERVICE MANUAL 07.0
CHAPTER 7 BRAKES PAGE. 7- 7
7.7 FRONT PAD REMOVAL / INSPECTION / INSTALLATION
NOTE: The brake pads should be replaced as a set.
REMOVAL
1. Elevate and support front of ATV safely.
CAUT ION: Use care w hen supporting vehicle
so that it does not tip or fall. Severe injury m ay
occur if machine tips or falls.
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Remove caliper from mounting bracket.
4. Push caliper piston into caliper bore slowly
using a C-clamp or locking pliers with pads
installed.
NOTE: Brake fluid will be forced through
compensating port into master cylinder fluid
reservoir when piston is pushed back into
caliper. Remove excess fluid from reservoir as
required.
5. Push mounting bracket inward and slip
outer brake pad past edge. Remove inner pad.
6. Measure the thickness of the pad material.
Replace pads if worn beyond the service limit.
INSPECTION
Measure the thickness of the pad friction
material. Replace pads if worn beyond the
service limit.
Service Limit 0.3/64"(1 mm)
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate mounting bracket pins with a light
film of All Season Grease, and install rubber
dust boots.
2. Compress mounting bracket and make sure
dust boots are fully seated. Install pads with
friction material facing each other. Be sure
pads and disc are free of dirt or grease.
Front Caliper Mounting Bolts Torque 18 ft. lbs.
(25 Nm )
3. Install caliper on hub strut, and torque
mounting bolts.
4. Slowly pump the brake lever until pressure