NOTE:
When replacing the brake pads, it is not necessary to disconnect the brake hose or disassemble the brake caliper.
1. Measure:
2. Install:
NOTE:
Always install new brake pads, a new brake pad spring and a new brake pad support 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.
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper with your fingers.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
d. Install new brake pad support, a new brake pad spring and new brake pads.
NOTE:
The arrow mark "a" on the brake pad spring must point in the direction of disc rotation.
3. Install:
4. Check:
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL" on page 3-18.
5. Check:
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-20.
Checking the piston pin
1. Check:
Piston pin
Blue discoloration/grooves
Replace the
piston pin and then check the lubrication system.
2. Measure:
Piston pin outside diameter "a"
Out of specification Replace
the piston pin.
3. Measure:
Piston pin bore diameter "b"
Out of specifica ...
Incorrect engine idling speed
Engine
1. Cylinder and cylinder head
Incorrect valve clearance
Damaged valve train components
2. Air filter
Clogged air filter element
Fuel system
1. Throttle body
Damaged or loose throttle body joint
Improperly adjusted engine idling speed (idle
adjusting screw)
Improper ...
Checking the cylinder and piston
1. Check:
Piston wall
Cylinder wall
Vertical scratches Replace the
cylinder,
and replace the piston and piston rings as a
set.
2. Measure:
Piston-to-cylinder clearance
a. Measure cylinder bore "C" with the cylinder
bore gauge.
NOTE:
Measure cylinder bore "C" by takin ...