Front Brake

BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT BRAKE CYLINDER AND PISTON

(a) Check the brake cylinder bore and front disc brake piston for rust or scoring.

2. INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS

(a) Using a ruler, measure the pad lining thickness.





Standard thickness:

12.0 mm (0.472 in.)

Minimum thickness:

1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

3. INSPECT FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE

(a) Inspect the front disc brake pad support plate (No. 1) and front disc brake pad support plate (No. 2). Make sure that they have sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear, and have had all rust and dirt cleaned off.

4. INSPECT DISC THICKNESS

(a) Using a micrometer, measure the disc thickness.





Standard thickness:

28.0 mm (1.102 in.)

Minimum thickness:

26.0 mm (1.024 in.)