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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS/
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSE
CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• front brake pad
Wear indicator groove
1
almost disap-
peared
→
Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to “REPLACING THE FRONT
BRAKE PADS”.
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSE
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hose and brake hose clamps.
1. Check:
• brake hose
1
Cracks/damage/wear
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• brake hose clamp
Loose
→
Tighten the clamp bolt.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
brake several times.
4. Check:
• brake hose
Brake fluid leakage
→
Replace the dam-
aged hose.
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE”.