12 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and brake lines are not
designed for DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between the brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid corrodes paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Preparatory work
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Remove the right side panel. (
A01180-10
Main work
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Remove the cable ties.
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Remove screw
1
with washer.
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Take off the right frame protector.
A01082-10
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap
2
with membrane
3
and the O-ring.
F03721-10
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Manually press the brake caliper toward the brake disc to
push back the brake piston. Ensure that brake fluid does not
flow out of the brake fluid reservoir; extract some if neces-
sary.
Info
Make sure that you do not press the brake caliper
against the spokes when pushing back the brake pis-
ton.
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Remove cotter pins
4
, pull out pin
5
, and remove the
brake linings.
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Clean the brake caliper and the brake caliper bracket.
F03722-10
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Check that spring plate
6
in the brake caliper and brake
pad sliding plate
7
in the brake caliper bracket are seated
correctly.
Info
The arrow on the spring plate points in the direction of
rotation of the brake disc.