HOME rise more than 5.0 mm (1/5 in). You may have to remove fluid to allow for this. sm01719 sm01718 1 3 2 2 1 3 1. Pin side tab on backing plate 2. Single square locator tab on backing plate 3. Curved portion Figure 1-36. Brake Pad Orientation 1. Caliper pin retainer clip 2. Caliper pin 3. Brake pad spring 6. See Figure 1-36 . 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. Figure 1-35. Front Brake Caliper (Right Side Shown with screen cover removed) a.
Install new caliper pin (provided in set) and tighten to 8.5-11.5 Nm (75-102 in-lbs ) 2. Gently pry the pads back. Use steady pressure to prevent scoring the brake disc. Pry between the pad and the brake disc in order to push the caliper pistons back into their bores. b. Install new caliper pin retainer clip (provided in set) with clip facing outwards. 3. See Figure 1-35 . Remove screen cover by pulling single prong side first, then caliper pin retainer clip, and caliper pin (6 pt/5 mm). Discard pad pin and pad pin clip. 7. Verify pads have been correctly installed and seated in caliper. 4.
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. 8. Install two pronged side of screen cover on pin side of caliper first, followed by snapping the single pronged side in. 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. 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) 5. Inspect brake pad spring for wear or damage and replace as necessary. 9. Pump brake hand lever to move pistons out until they contact both brake pads. Verify piston location against pads. If the front wheel is off the ground, rotate wheel to check for excessive brake pad drag. Always replace brake pads in complete sets for correct and safe brake operation. Improper brake operation could result in death or serious injury. (00111a) 10. Check brake fluid level in master cylinder. Fill to proper level if necessary using D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID.
Install master cylinder reservoir cap.Tighten reservoir cap screws to 0.8-1.2 Nm (7-11 in-lbs ). After repairing the brake system If brakes are not operating prope can cause loss of control, whic serious injury. (00289a) 2009 VRSC Se , test brakes at low speed. rly, testing at high speeds h could result in death or rvice: Maintenance 1-29