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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
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ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
WARNING
_
• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake
components as they will cause the piston
seals to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassem-
bled, replace the brake caliper piston
seals.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
1. Install:
• brake caliper
1
(temporarily)
• copper washers
2
• brake hose
3
• union bolt
4
WARNING
_
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING” in chapter 2.
CAUTION:
_
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper
1
, make sure the brake pipe
a
touches the projection
b
on the brake
caliper.
2. Remove:
• brake caliper
3. Install:
• brake pads
• brake pad spring
• brake caliper bolt
New
T
R
.
.
30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
T
R
.
.
40 Nm (4.0 m · kg, 29 ft · lb)