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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
EAS00633
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
CALIPERS
Recommended brake component
replacement schedule
Brake pads If necessary
Brake hoses Every four years
Brake fluid
Every two years
and whenever the
brake is disassem-
bled
1. Check:
• brake caliper pistons
1
Rust/scratches/wear
→
Replace the brake
caliper.
• brake caliper body
2
Cracks/damage
→
Replace the brake cali-
per.
• brake caliper
Brake fluid leakage
→
Replace the brake
caliper.
È
Front (XT660R)
É
Front (XT660X)
Ê
Rear (XT660R/XT660X)
2. Check:
• brake caliper bracket
Cracks/damage
→
Replace.
2
1
È
2
1
É
2
1
Ê