Front Brake Pad Removal
- Remove the front caliper with the hose installed (See Front Caliper Removal).
- Draw out the holder shaft pin [A], and take off the holder shaft [B].
- Remove the pad [C] of the jaw side from the holder shaft [D].
- Remove the pad [E] on the piston side.
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Front Brake Pad Installation
- Push the caliper pistons in by hand as far as they will go.
- Install the anti-rattle spring in its correct position.
- Install the pad on the piston side first, then install the other pad on the holder.
- Install the front caliper (See Caliper Installation).
Warning: Do not attempt to drive the motorcycle until a full brake lever is obtained by pumping the brake lever until the pads are against the disc. The brake will not function on the first application of the lever if this is not done.
Rear Brake Pad Removal
- Remove the rear caliper with the hose installed (See Rear Caliper Removal).
- Draw out the holder shaft pin [A], and take off the holder shaft [B].
- Remove the pad [C] of the jaw side from the holder shaft [D].
- Remove the pad [E] on the piston side.
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Rear Brake Pad Installation
- Push the caliper piston in by hand as far as it will go.
- Install the anti-rattle spring in its correct position.
- Install the pad on the piston side first, then install the other pad on the holder.
- Install the rear caliper (See Caliper Installation).
Warning: Do not attempt to drive the motorcycle until a full brake pedal is obtained by pumping the brake pedal until the pads are against the disc. The brake will not function on the first application of the pedal if this is not done.
Brake Pad Wear Inspection
- Refer to the Brake Pad Wear Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.