Suzuki 2009 LT-A500XP, Service Manual

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Front Brakes: 4B-4
• After setting the brake hose union to the stopper,
tighten the union bolt (3) to the specified torque.
CAUTION
!
The seal washers (4) should be replaced with
the new ones to prevent fluid leakage.
Tightening torque
Front brake hose union bolt (b): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-
m, 16.5 lbf-ft)
• Bleed air from the brake system after installing the
caliper. Refer to “Air Bleeding from Front Brake
Fluid Circuit: in Section 4A” .
• Install the front wheel assembly. Refer to “Front /
Rear Wheel Removal and Installation: in Section
2D”
.
• Check the brake fluid leakage and brake operation.
WARNING
!
Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe
running and discolor painted surfaces.
Check the brake hose and hose joints for
cracks and fluid leakage.
Front Brake Caliper Disassembly and Assembly
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Refer to “Front Brake Caliper Removal and Installation
(Page 4B-3)”.
Disassembly
1) Remove the brake caliper. Refer to “Front Brake
Caliper Removal and Installation (Page 4B-3)”.
2) Remove the pad spring (1).
3) Remove the caliper holder (2) and rubber boots (3)
from brake caliper.
4) Place a rag over the brake caliper piston to prevent it
from popping out and then force out the piston using
compressed air.
CAUTION
!
Do not use high pressure air to prevent brake
caliper piston damage.
5) Remove the caliper holder pin (4) and caliper holder
slide pin (5) from caliper holder (2).
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(b)
3
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