Remove
| 1. | See Figure 1. Remove retaining clip (3). | |
| 2. | Remove pad pin (2). | |
| 3. | Remove pad spring (4). | |
| 4. | NOTE Do not operate brakes with brake pads removed. | |
| 5. | Remove caliper. See Chassis → FRONT BRAKE CALIPER. | |
| 6. | Remove master cylinder cover. See Chassis → FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. a. Remove cover screws. b. Remove cover. c. Remove baffle. d. Remove gasket. | |
| 7. | NOTE As pistons are pushed back into caliper, verify that fluid does not overflow reservoir. Remove fluid if necessary. |
Install
WARNINGAlways replace brake pads in complete sets for correct and safe brake operation. Improper brake operation could result in death or serious injury. (00111a)
| 1. | Install caliper. See Chassis → FRONT BRAKE CALIPER. | |
| 2. | See Figure 1. Install new brake pads (1) into caliper. | |
| 3. | See Figure 2. Install pad spring. | |
| 4. | See Figure 1. Install new pad pin (2). Tighten. Torque: 5–7 N·m (44–62 in-lbs) Brake pad, front, pad pin | |
| 5. | Install new retaining clip (3). | |
| 6. | Test operation. a. Slowly pump brakes until brake pads contact brake disc. b. With front wheel off the ground, rotate wheel to check for excessive drag. | |
| 7. | Check fluid level in brake master cylinder reservoir. See Maintenance → CHECK AND REPLACE BRAKE FLUID. | |
| WARNING 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) | ||
| 8. | NOTE Avoid making hard stops for the first 160 km (100 mi) in order to wear in brakes properly. a. Check operation of rear stoplamps. b. Test ride motorcycle. If brakes feel spongy, bleed brakes . See Maintenance → CHECK AND REPLACE BRAKE FLUID. |
| 1 | Brake pad (2) |
| 2 | Pad pin |
| 3 | Retaining clip |
| 4 | Pad spring |
Figure 1. Brake Pads Hardware (right side shown)
Figure 2. Pad Spring Installed (right side shown)