Brake Disc Removal
- Remove the wheel (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter).
- Unscrew the mounting bolts, and take off the disc.
- Remove the gaskets.
Brake Disc Installation
- Replace the gaskets with new ones.
- Install the brake disc on the wheel so that the marked side [A] faces out.
- Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the front and rear brake disc mounting bolts [B].
Tighten:
Torque - Brake Disc Mounting Bolts: 27 Nm (2.8 kgf·m, 20 ft·lb)
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Brake Disc Wear
- Measure the thickness of each disc [A] at the point where it has worn the most.
If the disc has worn past the service limit, replace it.
- Measuring Area [B]
Brake Discs Thickness
Standard:
Front 4.8-5.2 mm (0.19-0.20 in.)
Rear 4.8-5.2 mm (0.19-0.20 in.)
Service Limit:
Front 4.5 mm (0.18 in.)
Rear 4.5 mm (0.18 in.)
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Brake Disc Warp
- Raise the wheel off the ground with jack (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter).
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
For front disc inspection, turn the handlebar fully to one side.
- Set up a dial gauge against the disc [A] as shown and measure disc runout, while turning [B] the wheel by hand.
If runout exceeds the service limit, replace the disc.
Disc Runout Standard: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) or less
Service Limit: 0.3 mm (0.01 in.)
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