user manual

6-39
CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
WARNING
New
30 Nm (3.0 mkg)
WARNING
CAUTION:
40 Nm (4.0 mkg)
7 Nm (7.0 mkg)
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ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE REAR
BRAKE CALIPER
 Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
 Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
 Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
1. Install:
 brake caliper
1
(temporarily)
 copper washers
 brake hose
2
 union bolt
3
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING”.
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper
1
, make sure that the brake
pipe
a
touches the projection
b
on the
brake caliper.
2. Remove:
 brake caliper
3. Install:
 brake pads
 brake pad springs
 brake caliper
 brake hose holder
Refer to “REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE
PADS”.