Front caliper removal
Loosen the banjo bolt [A] at the brake hose lower end, and tighten it loosely.
Unscrew the caliper mounting bolts [B].
Take off the caliper [C] from the disc.
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Unscrew the banjo bolt, and remove the brake hose from the caliper.
Caution! Immediately wash away any brake fluid that spills.
Rear caliper removal
Remove (VN900D Model):
- Right Saddlebag (see Saddlebag removal in the Frame chapter)
Loosen the banjo bolt [A] at the brake hose lower end, and tighten it loosely.
Unscrew the caliper mounting bolts [B].
Take off the caliper [C] from the disc.
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Unscrew the banjo bolt, and remove the brake hose from the caliper.
Caution! Immediately wash away any brake fluid that spills.
Caliper installation
Install the caliper and brake hose lower end.
OReplace the washer on each side of hose fitting with new ones.
Tighten the caliper mounting bolts and banjo bolt.
Torque:
- Front Caliper Mounting Bolts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)
- Rear Caliper Mounting Bolts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)
- Brake Hose Banjo Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
Check the fluid level in the brake reservoirs (see Brake fluid level inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Bleed the brake line (see Brake line bleeding).
Check the brake for good braking power, no brake drag, and no fluid leakage.
Warning! Do not attempt to ride the motorcycle until a full brake lever or pedal is obtained by pumping the brake lever or pedal until the pads are against the disc. The brakes will not function on the first application of the lever or pedal if this is not done.
Front caliper disassembly
Refer to the Caliper rubber parts replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Front caliper assembly
Refer to the Caliper rubber parts replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Rear caliper disassembly
Refer to the Caliper rubber parts replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Rear caliper assembly
Refer to the Caliper rubber parts replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.