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5.
Tighten the parking brake cable locknut.
6.
Turn the parking brake pad adjusting bolt
in or out to adjust the clearance between
the parking brake pads and the brake
disc.
7.
Tighten the parking brake pad adjusting
bolt locknut.
8.
Install the right side cover and the shroud.
Checking the brake fluid level
Before riding, check that the brake fluid is
above the lower level. Check the brake fluid
level with the top of the reservoir level. Re-
plenish the brake fluid if necessary.
WARNING
EWS00820
Improper maintenance can result in loss
of braking ability. Observe these precau-
tions:
●
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, reducing brak-
ing performance.
●
Clean the filler cap before removing. Use
only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed
container.
●
Use only the specified brake fluid; other-
wise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage.
●
Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4
may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion.
1. Parking brake pad adjusting bolt locknut
2. Parking brake pad adjusting bolt
3. Parking brake cable locknut
4. Parking brake cable adjusting bolt
5. Parking brake cable length
Parking brake cable length:
43.5–46.5 mm (1.713–1.831 in)
1. Parking brake pad
2. Brake disc
3. Parking brake pad adjusting bolt
4. Parking brake pad adjusting bolt locknut
Parking brake pad to brake disc clear-
ance (a) + (b):
1.5–2.0 mm (0.059–0.079 in)
4
3
1. Lower level
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
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