Brakes

Brake Pedal Installation

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  • Apply grease to the brake pedal pivot shaft [A].
  • Install: Washers [B] Brake Pedal [C]
  • Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the brake pedal mounting bolt [D], and tighten it.

Torque - Brake Pedal Mounting Bolt: 8.8 NВ·m (0.90 kgfВ·m, 78 inВ·lb)

Brake Pedal Installation

  • Install the return spring [A] and the rear brake light switch spring [B] as shown in the figure.
Front Footpeg Bracket [C] Brake Pedal [D] Rear Brake Light Switch [E]
Brake Pedal Installation

  • Replace the cotter pin [A] with a new one.
  • Insert the cotter pin and bend the pin ends [B].
Brake Pedal Installation

  • Assemble: Front Footpeg Bracket [A] Rear Master Cylinder [B] Foot Guard [C] Cable Guide [D]

Torque - Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts [E]: 25 NВ·m (2.5 kgfВ·m, 18 ftВ·lb)

  • Run the exhaust butterfly valve cables to the cable guide.
  • Fit the small hole of the cable guide and projection of the footpeg bracket.
  • Install the footpeg bracket to the frame.
Torque - Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts: 25 NВ·m (2.5 kgfВ·m, 18 ftВ·lb)
  • Install the rear brake reservoir cap stopper [F].
  • Run the exhaust butterfly valve cables to the stopper.

    • Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
    Brake Pedal Installation

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