Suzuki SFV650, Service Manual

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Front Brakes: 4B-2
Front Brake Pad Inspection
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The extent of brake pads wear can be checked by
observing the grooved limit line “A” on the pads. When
the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the
pads with new ones. Refer to “Front Brake Pad
Replacement (Page 4B-2)”.
CAUTION
!
Replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise
braking performance will be adversely
affected.
Front Brake Pad Replacement
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1) Remove the caliper (1) by removing its bolts (2).
CAUTION
!
Do not operate the brake lever while
dismounting the pads.
2) Remove the clip (3).
3) Remove the brake pads (4) by removing the pad
mounting pin (5).
4) Clean up the caliper especially around the caliper
pistons.
5) Install the outer pad with the detentes “A” of pad
fitted to the detentes “B” on the caliper holder.
CAUTION
!
Replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise
braking performance will be adversely
affected.
6) Install the inner pad by aligning the projection “C” of
the inner pad with plate “D” of the pad spring.
7) Install the pad mounting pin (6).
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2
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5
3
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“A”
“A”
“B”
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“C”
“C”
“D”
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