FRONT DISC BRAKE — Pad Replacement
BR-17prose procedurePad Replacement
WARNING
Clean brakes with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne material.
CAUTION
• When cylinder body is open, do not depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
• Be careful not to damage piston boot or get oil on rotor. Always replace shims when replacing pads.
• If shims are rusted or show peeling of the rubber coat, replace them with new shims.
• It is not necessary to remove connecting bolt except for disassembly or replacement of caliper assembly.
- 1Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
- 2Remove lower guide pin bolt.
SBR078B - 3Open cylinder body upward. Then remove pad retainers, and shims.
- Standard pad thickness: 9.5 mm (0.374 in).
- Pad wear limit: 2.0 mm (0.079 in).
- Carefully monitor brake fluid level because brake fluid will return to reservoir when pushing back piston.
UBR055
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard front pad thickness | 9.5mm (0.374 in) |
| Front pad wear limit | 2.0mm (0.079 in) |
Standard front pad thickness
9.5mm (0.374 in)
Front pad wear limit
2.0mm (0.079 in)