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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-37

Periodic Maintenance Procedures

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Remove the clear plastic hose.

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Tighten the bleed valves, and install the rubber caps.

Torque - Caliper Bleed Valve: 7.8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)

Brake Reservoir Cap Screws: 1.5 N·m (0.15 kgf·m,

13 in·lb)

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After changing the fluid, check the brake for good braking

power, no brake drag, and no fluid leakage.

If necessary, bleed the air from the lines (see Brakes

chapter).

WARNING

Do not mix two brands of fluid. Change the brake

fluid in the brake line completely if the brake fluid

must be refilled but the type and brand of the brake

fluid that is already in the reservoir are unidentified.

Brake Pad Wear Inspection

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Remove the brake pad (see Brake Pad Removal in

Brakes chapter).

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Check the lining thickness and condition of the pads in

each caliper.

If either pad is damaged, replace both pads in the caliper

as a set.

If the lining thickness [A] of either pad is less than the

service limit [B], replace both pads in the caliper as a set.

Lining Thickness

Front Rear

Standard: 3.8 mm (0.150 in.) 6.4 mm (0.252 in.)

Service Limit: 1 mm (0.04 in.) 1 mm (0.04 in.)

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Install the brake pad (see Brake Pad Installation in Brakes

chapter).

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Tighten:

Torque - Brake Pad Bolt: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)