HOME 4. See Figure 1-33 . Remove screen cover by pulling single prong side first, caliper pin retainer clip, and caliper pin (6 pt/5 mm). Discard pad pin and pad pin clip. front wheel is off the ground, rotate wheel to check for excessive brake pad drag. 5. Using index finger, pull downward on at rear of pad directly below two-pronged side of brake pad spring to free pads from caliper. Note the pad's original orientation for replacement purposes. After servicing brakes and before moving motorcycle, pump brakes to build brake system pressure. Insufficient pressure can adversely affect brake performance, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00279a) NOTE If brake pad spring needs to be replaced, it is necessary to remove caliper from motorcycle. Make sure brake pad spring is seated completely for proper brake pad installation. 10. Check brake fluid level in master cylinder. Push diaphragm in cover gasket in toward cover and fill to proper level if necessary using D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID. Install master cylinder reservoir cap. Tighten reservoir cap screws to 0.7-0.9 Nm (6-8 in-lbs ). 6. Inspect brake pad spring for wear or damage and replace as necessary. (caliper cover removed for photo clarity) Figure 1-34. Brake Pad Orientation 11.
Install shock absorber per procedure in 2.37 REAR Always replace brake pads in complete sets for correct and safe brake operation. Improper brake operation could result in death or serious injury. (00111a) SHOCK ABSORBERS . 7. See Figure 1-34 . Install new brake pads using the same orientation as the pads previously removed. Curved portion of pad must face upward. Insert square locator tab first and then pivot pin side tab upward until pad seats. After repairing the brake system, test brakes at low speed. If brakes are not operating properly, testing at high speeds can cause loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00289a) 12. Test brake system. 8.
Verify pads have been correctly installed and seated in caliper. a. Turn ignition switch ON. Pump brake pedal to verify operation of the brake lamp. a. Install new pad pin (provided in set) and tighten to 8.5-11.5 Nm (75-102 in-lbs ). b. Test ride the motorcycle. If the brakes feel spongy, bleed the system. See 1.12 BLEEDING BRAKES . b. Install new caliper pin retaining clip (provided in set) with clip facing outward. NOTE Avoid making hard stops for the first 160 km (100 miles). This allows the new pads to become conditioned to the brake disks. c.
Install two pronged side of screen cover on caliper first (two pronged side faces pin side of caliper), fol- lowed by snapping the single pronged side in. Front Brake Caliper 9. Pump brake pedal to move pistons out until they contact both brake pads.Verify piston location against pads. If the 1. Remove the front master cylinder reservoir cap. As the pistons are pushed back into the caliper, fluid level may 1-28 2009 VRSC Service: Maintenance sm01716 3 1 2 1. Caliper pin retainer clip (always facing outward) 2. Caliper pin 3. Brake pad spring sm01717 1 2 3 4 1. Pin side tab on backing plate 2. Single square locator tab on backing plate 3. Wear indicator lines 4. Curved portion 1.
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