Note: When replacing the brake pads, it is not necessary to disconnect the brake hose or disassemble the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
- brake hose holder
- retaining bolt (1)
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2. Remove: brake pads (1) (along with the brake pad shims)
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3. Measure: brake pad wear limit (a)
Out of specification → Replace the brake pads as a set.
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- Brake pad wear limit: 0.8 mm
4. Install:
- brake pad shims (onto the brake pads)
- brake pads
- brake pad spring
Note: Always install new brake pads, brake pad shims, and a brake pad spring as a set.
a. Connect a clear plastic hose (1) tightly to the bleed screw (2). Put the other end of the hose into an open container.
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b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper with your finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
- Bleed screw: 6 Nm (0.6 m·kg)
d. Install new brake pad shims onto the new brake pads.
e. Install new brake pads and a new brake pad spring.
5. Install:
- brake caliper
- retaining bolt: 23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
6. Check: brake fluid level
Below the minimum lever mark (a) → Add the recommended brake fluid to the proper level. Refer to "Checking the brake fluid level".
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7. Check: brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake system. Refer to "Bleeding the hydraulic brake system".