Table 1 FRONT BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Specification mm (in.)
Service limit mm (in.)
Brake pad thickness
6.2 (0.24)
0.8 (0.03)
Brake disc thickness
5.0 (0.2)
4.5 (0.177)
Brake disc outside diameter
298 (11.73)
–
Brake disc runout
–
0.15 (0.0059)
Caliper cylinder bore inside diameters
25.4 (1.0)
–
30.1 (1.19)
–
Master cylinder bore inside diameter
14.0 (0.55)
–
Brake lever free play (at lever end)
5-8 (0.20-0.31)
–
Table 2 REAR BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Specification
Service limit
Item
mm (in.)
mm (in.)
Brake pad thickness
5.55 (0.219)
0.5 (0.020)
Brake disc thickness
6.0 (0.24)
5.5 (0.22)
Brake disc outside diameter
282 (11.10)
–
Brake disc runout
–
0.15 (0.0059)
Caliper cylinder bore inside diameter
42.9 (1.689)
–
Master cylinder bore inside diameter
12.7 (0.50)
–
Brake pedal height
XVS1100 models (above footpeg)
81.8 (3.22)
–
XVS1100A models (above floorboard)
98.5 (3.88)
–
Brake pedal free play (at pedal end)
0
–
Table 3 BRAKE SYSTEM TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Item
N•m
in.-lb.
ft.-lb.
Brake hose banjo bolt
30
–
22
Brake hose holder bolt
10
89
–
Brake caliper bleed valve
6
53
–
Brake disc mounting bolts*
23
–
17
Brake pedal/footrest assembly bolts
64
–
47
Footrest bracket bolts
64
–
47
Front caliper retaining bolt
1999-2000 XVS1100 models
23
–
17
2001-on XVS1100 models and
all XVS1100A models
27
–
20
Front master cylinder clamp bolts
10
89
–
Rear caliper mounting bolts*
40
–
30
Rear caliper bracket bolt
40
–
30
Rear master cylinder bracket bolts
23
–
17
*Apply a medium-strength threadlocking compound.
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