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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
REAR BRAKE CALIPER
WARNING
@
• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake
components as they will cause the piston
seals to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassem-
bled, 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
WARNING
_
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING” in chapter 2.
CAUTION:
_
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper, 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”.
New
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30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
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27 Nm (2.7 m · kg, 20 ft · lb)
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7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)