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Curved portion Figure 2-94. Brake Pad Alignment 11WARNING 1WARNING After servicing brakes and before moving motorcycle, pump brakes to build brake system pressure. Insufficient pressure can adversely affect brake performance, which Bleed brake system. See 1.7 BLEEDING BRAKES. 11WARNING 1WARNING 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 Turn ignition switch ON. Pump brake foot pedal to Test ride the motorcycle. If the brakes feel spongy, bleed the system again. See NOTE Avoid making hard stops for
Two tabs on backing plate Single square tab on backing plate could result in death or serious injury. (00279a) result in death or serious injury. (00289a) Test brake system. verify operation of the brake lamp. BRAKES. new

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4. 5. discs.
tacting the underside of the caliper mount for the full
See Figure 2-87. Place caliper on rear axle with notch (4)
inside rear fork tab. Verify that the rubber bumper is con-
steel/rubber washers with D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID. Connect the brake line (3) to caliper using two new washers (2) and banjo bolt (1). Tighten to 1CAUTION Remove cover from rear brake master cylinder. Fill mas- ter cylinder with D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID. Verify that fluid level is 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) below top of reservoir with mas-
avoid leakage, verify that the washers, banjo bolt,
length of the bumper. Install rear axle and check drive
Install pad pins. Pad pins will give an audible click when
material on pad facing opening for brake disc. Curved
inserted into inside housing. Tighten both pad pins to
portion of pad must face upward when caliper is
Insert one set of brake pads into caliper with friction
CAUTION
180-200 in-lbs (20.3-22.6 Nm). NOTE If pad pins do not fit, check the following: You are using a set of pads, not two identical pads. Anti-rattle clip orientation matches Figure 2-92. Pads must be pushed tight against the anti-rattle clip before belt tension. See 2.8 REAR WHEEL. brake line and caliper bore are completely clean. new 17-22 ft-lbs (23.0-29.8). Direct contact of D.O.T. 4 brake fluid with eyes can cause irritation. Avoid eye contact. In case of eye contact flush with large amounts of water and get medical attention. Swallowing large amounts of D.O.T. 4 brake fluid can cause digestive discomfort. If swallowed, obtain medi

installed. the pad pins can be installed. INSTALLATION Lubricate

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