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BRAKES 12-9
Calipers
Front Caliper Removal
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Loosen the banjo bolt [A] at the brake hose lower end,
and tighten it loosely.
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Unscrew the caliper mounting bolts [B], and detach the
caliper [C] from the disc.
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Unscrew the banjo bolt and remove the brake hoses [D]
from the caliper (see Brake Hose Removal/Installation).
CAUTION
Immediately w ash away any brake fluid that spills.
NOTE
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After the caliper removal, if compressed air will not be
available for disassembling the caliper, remove the pis-
ton before detaching the brake hose (see Front Caliper
Disassembly).
Rear Caliper Removal
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Loosen the banjo bolt [A] at the brake hose lower end,
and tighten it loosely.
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Unscrew the caliper mounting bolts [B], and detach the
caliper [C] from the disc.
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Unscrew the banjo bolt and remove the brake hose [D]
from the caliper (see Brake Hose Removal/Installation).
CAUTION
Immediately w ash away any brake fluid that spills.
NOTE
○
After the caliper removal, if compressed air will not be
available for disassembling the caliper, remove the pis-
ton before detaching the brake hose (see Rear Caliper
Disassembly).
Caliper Installa ti on
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Install the caliper and brake hose lower end.
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Replace the washers on each side of hose fitting with new
ones.
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Tighten:
Torque - Caliper Mounting Bolts (Front): 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m,
25 ft·lb)
Caliper Mounting Bolts (Rear): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m,
18 ft·lb)
Brake Hose Banjo Bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
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Check the fluid level in the brake reservoirs.
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Bleed the brake line (see Bleeding the Brake Line).
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Check the brake for good braking power, no brake drag,
and no fluid leakage.
WARNING
Do not attempt to drive the motorcycle until a full
brake lever or pedal is obtained by pumping the
brake lever or pedal until the pads are against the
disc. The brakes will not function on the first appli-
cation of the lever or pedal if this is not done.