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Note:
CAUTION!
Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake
hose. The unsupported weight can stretch and
damage the hose.
Install complete repair kit.
After installing the brake pads, depress the
brake pedal firmly several times before moving
the vehicle to properly seat the brake pads in
their normal operating position.
The brakes can be tested on a commercial
brake dynamometer provided the speed of the
two dynamometer drive rollers is not more than
5.5 km/h (3.3 mph).
Tightening torque for the brake lines is 15 Nm
(11 ft lb)
1 -
Brake hose
Do not disconnect the brake hose from the
caliper when replacing brake pads.
2 -
Caps Remove for access to guide pin
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CAUTION! 2 -
Brake disc
Always replace as a set on both wheels of
an axle Ensure adequate thicknessTo remove, first unbolt brake caliper
Internally ventilated brake discDiameter: 245 mm (9.65 in.)Thickness: 30 mm (1.18 in.)Wear limit: 28 mm (1.10 in.)
3 -
Brake caliper
Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake
hose. The unsupported weight can stretch
and damage the hose.
Secure the brake caliper with a piece of wire
in order to relieve the stress on the brake
hose.
With the exception of replacing brake pads
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and servicing front brake calipers
page 46
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, no further repairs may be
performed to the brake caliper
4 -
Clamping spring
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