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Brake system of motorcycle Honda VTX1800C (VTX series, 2001-2008)
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Service information of hydraulic brake
General Caution! Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition could be hazardous to your health. Avoid breathing dust particles. Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assembles. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum...
General Caution! Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition could be hazardous to your health. Avoid breathing dust particles. Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assembles. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum...
Troubleshooting of hydraulic brake
Brake lever/pedal soft or spongy Air in hydraulic system Leaking hydraulic system Contaminated brake pad/disc Worn caliper piston seal Worn master cylinder piston cup Worn brake pad/disc Contaminated caliper Caliper not sliding properly Low brake...
Brake lever/pedal soft or spongy Air in hydraulic system Leaking hydraulic system Contaminated brake pad/disc Worn caliper piston seal Worn master cylinder piston cup Worn brake pad/disc Contaminated caliper Caliper not sliding properly Low brake...
Brake fluid draining
Once the hydraulic system has been opened, or if the brake feels spongy, the system must be bled. When using a commercially available brake bleeder, follow the manufacturer's operating instructions. A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping...
Once the hydraulic system has been opened, or if the brake feels spongy, the system must be bled. When using a commercially available brake bleeder, follow the manufacturer's operating instructions. A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping...
Brake fluid filling/air bleeding
Brake fluid line Front Fill the master cylinder with DOT 4 brake fluid to the upper level. Do not mix different types of fluid since they are not compatible. Connect a commercially available brake bleeder to the front caliper upper bleed valve....
Brake fluid line Front Fill the master cylinder with DOT 4 brake fluid to the upper level. Do not mix different types of fluid since they are not compatible. Connect a commercially available brake bleeder to the front caliper upper bleed valve....
Brake pad replacement
Front Push the caliper pistons all the way in by pushing the caliper body inward to provide clearance for the new pads. Always replace the brake pads in pairs to assure even disc pressure. Remove the pad pin plug and loosen the pad pin . Remove the...
Front Push the caliper pistons all the way in by pushing the caliper body inward to provide clearance for the new pads. Always replace the brake pads in pairs to assure even disc pressure. Remove the pad pin plug and loosen the pad pin . Remove the...
Brake disc inspection
Visually inspect the disc for damage or cracks. Measure the brake disc thickness at several points. Service limits: Front: 3.5 mm (0.14 in) Rear: 6.0 mm (0.24 in) Replace the brake disc if the smallest measurement is less than service limit. First...
Visually inspect the disc for damage or cracks. Measure the brake disc thickness at several points. Service limits: Front: 3.5 mm (0.14 in) Rear: 6.0 mm (0.24 in) Replace the brake disc if the smallest measurement is less than service limit. First...
Front master cylinder — removal
Drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic system ( page 15-4 ). Remove the rearview mirror. Disconnect the front brake light switch connectors. Disconnect the brake hose by removing the oil bolt and sealing washers. When removing the oil bolt, cover...
Drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic system ( page 15-4 ). Remove the rearview mirror. Disconnect the front brake light switch connectors. Disconnect the brake hose by removing the oil bolt and sealing washers. When removing the oil bolt, cover...
Front master cylinder — disassembly
Remove the brake lever pivot nut and bolt. Remove the brake lever. Remove the screw and brake light switch. Remove the boot and push rod. Remove the snap ring. Tool: Snap ring pliers 07914-SA50001. Remove the master piston and spring. Clean the...
Remove the brake lever pivot nut and bolt. Remove the brake lever. Remove the screw and brake light switch. Remove the boot and push rod. Remove the snap ring. Tool: Snap ring pliers 07914-SA50001. Remove the master piston and spring. Clean the...
Front master cylinder — inspection
Check the piston cups for wear, deterioration or damage. Check the master cylinder and piston for scoring or damage. Measure the master cylinder and piston for scoring or damage. Measure the master cylinder I.D. Service limit: 14.055 mm (0.5533 in)....
Check the piston cups for wear, deterioration or damage. Check the master cylinder and piston for scoring or damage. Measure the master cylinder and piston for scoring or damage. Measure the master cylinder I.D. Service limit: 14.055 mm (0.5533 in)....
Front master cylinder — assembly
Coat the master piston and piston cups with clean DOT 4 brake fluid. Replace the piston, spring, snap ring and boot as a set; do not substitute individual parts. Install the spring onto the piston cup. Install the piston/spring into the master...
Coat the master piston and piston cups with clean DOT 4 brake fluid. Replace the piston, spring, snap ring and boot as a set; do not substitute individual parts. Install the spring onto the piston cup. Install the piston/spring into the master...
Front master cylinder — installation
Install the master cylinder and the holder with the "UP" mark facing up. Align the end of the master cylinder with the punch mark on the handlebar, and tighten the upper bolt first then tighten the lower bolt. Torque: 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)....
Install the master cylinder and the holder with the "UP" mark facing up. Align the end of the master cylinder with the punch mark on the handlebar, and tighten the upper bolt first then tighten the lower bolt. Torque: 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)....
Front caliper — removal
Drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic system ( page 15-4 ). Remove the brake pads ( page 15-10 ). Disconnect the brake hoses by removing the oil bolts and sealing washers. When removing the oil bolt, cover the end of the hose to prevent...
Drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic system ( page 15-4 ). Remove the brake pads ( page 15-10 ). Disconnect the brake hoses by removing the oil bolts and sealing washers. When removing the oil bolt, cover the end of the hose to prevent...
Front caliper — disassembly
Remove the caliper bracket from the caliper body. Remove the pin boot and retainer from the bracket. Remove the pin boot and pad spring from the caliper body. Remove the bolts and caliper body B. Place a shop towel over the pistons. Position the...
Remove the caliper bracket from the caliper body. Remove the pin boot and retainer from the bracket. Remove the pin boot and pad spring from the caliper body. Remove the bolts and caliper body B. Place a shop towel over the pistons. Position the...
Front caliper — inspection
Check the caliper cylinder and pistons for scoring, scratches or damage. Measure the caliper cylinder LD. Service limits: Right caliper cylinder: A: 27.060 mm (1.0654 in) B: 22.710 mm (0.8941 in) C: 25.460 mm (1.0024 in) Left caliper cylinder: A:...
Check the caliper cylinder and pistons for scoring, scratches or damage. Measure the caliper cylinder LD. Service limits: Right caliper cylinder: A: 27.060 mm (1.0654 in) B: 22.710 mm (0.8941 in) C: 25.460 mm (1.0024 in) Left caliper cylinder: A:...
Front caliper — assembly
Replace the dust seals and piston seals with new ones. Replace the caliper and bracket pin boots if they are worn, deteriorated or damaged. Apply silicone grease to the boot inner surface. Be sure each part is free from dust or dirt before...
Replace the dust seals and piston seals with new ones. Replace the caliper and bracket pin boots if they are worn, deteriorated or damaged. Apply silicone grease to the boot inner surface. Be sure each part is free from dust or dirt before...
Front caliper — installation
Install the front caliper onto the fork leg. Install and tighten new front caliper mounting bolts to the specified torque. Torque: 30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft). Install the brake hose eyelets to the caliper body with new sealing washers and oil...
Install the front caliper onto the fork leg. Install and tighten new front caliper mounting bolts to the specified torque. Torque: 30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft). Install the brake hose eyelets to the caliper body with new sealing washers and oil...
Rear master cylinder — removal
Drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic system ( page 15-4 ). Remove the cap nuts and rear master cylinder covers. Disconnect the brake hose by removing the oil bolt and sealing washers. When removing the oil bolt, cover the end of the hose to...
Drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic system ( page 15-4 ). Remove the cap nuts and rear master cylinder covers. Disconnect the brake hose by removing the oil bolt and sealing washers. When removing the oil bolt, cover the end of the hose to...
Rear master cylinder — disassembly
Slide the piston boot from the groove of the rear master cylinder body. Remove the snap ring from the master cylinder body using the special tool as shown. Tool: Snap ring pliers 07914-SA50001. Remove the pushrod/master piston, primary piston cup...
Slide the piston boot from the groove of the rear master cylinder body. Remove the snap ring from the master cylinder body using the special tool as shown. Tool: Snap ring pliers 07914-SA50001. Remove the pushrod/master piston, primary piston cup...
Rear master cylinder — inspection
Check the piston boot, primary cup and secondary cup for fatigue or damage. Check the master cylinder and piston for abnormal scratches. Measure the master cylinder I.D. Service limit: 17.515 mm (0.6896 in). Measure the master cylinder piston O.D....
Check the piston boot, primary cup and secondary cup for fatigue or damage. Check the master cylinder and piston for abnormal scratches. Measure the master cylinder I.D. Service limit: 17.515 mm (0.6896 in). Measure the master cylinder piston O.D....
Rear master cylinder — assembly
Coat the master piston and piston cups with clean DOT 4 brake fluid. Replace the piston, spring, snap ring and boot as a set; do not substitute individual parts. Install the spring onto the primary piston cup. Install the spring/primary piston cup...
Coat the master piston and piston cups with clean DOT 4 brake fluid. Replace the piston, spring, snap ring and boot as a set; do not substitute individual parts. Install the spring onto the primary piston cup. Install the spring/primary piston cup...
Rear master cylinder — installation
Place the master cylinder onto the frame and tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque. Torque: 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft). Install the right step holder. Connect the brake pedal to the pushrod lower joint. Install the joint pin and...
Place the master cylinder onto the frame and tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque. Torque: 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft). Install the right step holder. Connect the brake pedal to the pushrod lower joint. Install the joint pin and...
Rear master cylinder reservoir — removal and installation
Removal Remove the bolt and the reservoir cover. Drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic system ( page 15-4 ). Remove the bolt and rear master cylinder reservoir cover. Disconnect the reservoir hose from the reservoir. Installation Connect the...
Removal Remove the bolt and the reservoir cover. Drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic system ( page 15-4 ). Remove the bolt and rear master cylinder reservoir cover. Disconnect the reservoir hose from the reservoir. Installation Connect the...
Rear caliper — removal and installation
Removal Drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic system ( page 15-4 ). Disconnect the brake hose by removing the oil bolt and sealing washers. When removing the oil bolt, cover the end of the hose to prevent contamination. Remove the brake pads (...
Removal Drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic system ( page 15-4 ). Disconnect the brake hose by removing the oil bolt and sealing washers. When removing the oil bolt, cover the end of the hose to prevent contamination. Remove the brake pads (...
Brake pedal — removal and installation
Removal Remove the cap nuts and master cylinder cover ( page 15-4 ). Remove the brake pedal pivot bolt, return spring, cotter pin and joint pin. Unhook the brake light switch spring from the brake pedal. Remove the brake pedal. Remove the dust seals...
Removal Remove the cap nuts and master cylinder cover ( page 15-4 ). Remove the brake pedal pivot bolt, return spring, cotter pin and joint pin. Unhook the brake light switch spring from the brake pedal. Remove the brake pedal. Remove the dust seals...
PCV (Proportional Control Valve) — removal and installation
Remove the seat ( page 2-2 ). Drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic system ( page 15-4 ). Loosen the brake pipe joint bolts and remove the brake pipes. Remove the bolts and PCV. Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Torque: Brake pipe...
Remove the seat ( page 2-2 ). Drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic system ( page 15-4 ). Loosen the brake pipe joint bolts and remove the brake pipes. Remove the bolts and PCV. Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Torque: Brake pipe...
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