FRONT BRAKE
4-29
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassem-
bled, replace the brake caliper piston
seals.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALI-
PERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Install:
• Brake pads
• Brake pad springs
• Brake pad pins
2. Install:
• Brake caliper “1”
• Copper washers
• Brake hose “2”
• Union bolt “3”
• Brake hose holder
WARNING
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Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-39.
CAUTION:
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When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper “1”, make sure the brake pipe
“a” touches the projection “b” on the brake
caliper.
3. Fill:
• Brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
WARNING
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• Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rubber
seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. Mixing brake
fluids may result in a harmful chemical
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
CAUTION:
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Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
4. Bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-26.
5. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark “a”
→
Add
the recommended brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-24.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
Front brake caliper bolt
35 Nm (3.5 m·kg, 25 ft·lb)
Front brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
Front brake hose holder
6 Nm (0.6 m·kg, 4.3 ft·lb)
New
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
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