CHASSIS
3-18
EAS21250
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Remove:
• Front wheels
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL” on page 4-4.
2. Operate the brake.
3. Check:
• Front brake pad
Wear indicators groove almost disap-
peared “a” → Replace the brake pads as
a set.
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE” on page 4-15.
4. Install:
• Front wheels
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL” on page 4-4.
EAS21260
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• Rear brake pad
Wear indicators almost touch the brake
disc “a” → Replace the brake pads as a
set.
Refer to “REAR BRAKE” on page 4-27.
EAS21280
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hoses, Brake pipe and brake hose
clamps.
1. Remove:
• Seat
• Front fender
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
2. Check:
• Brake hose “1”
• Brake pipe “2”
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
3. Check:
• Brake hose clamp
Loose → Tighten the clamp bolt.
4. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the
brake several times.
5. Check:
• Brake hose
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the dam-
aged hose or pipe.
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE” on page 4-15.
6. Install:
• Front fender
•Seat
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
EAS21290
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE HOSE
1. Check:
• Brake hose “1”
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Brake hose clamp
Loose Connection → Tighten the clamp
bolt.