Installing the rear brake caliper

1. Install:

• Brake caliper "1"


• Copper washers
• Brake hose "2"
• Union bolt "3"

WARNING

Proper brake hose routing is essential to insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-33.

CAUTION:

When installing the brake hose onto the brake caliper, be sure to position the brake pipe "a" into the slot "b" in the brake caliper.

2. Install:

• Brake pad spring
• Brake pads
• Brake pad retaining bolts
• Rear brake caliper Refer to "REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE PADS" on page 4-33.

3. Install:

• Rear wheel Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-12.

4. Fill:

• Brake fluid reservoir (with the specified amount of the recommended brake fluid)

WARNING

• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid that is already in the system. Mixing brake fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction, leading to poor brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.

CAUTION:

Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up any spilt brake fluid immediately.

5. Bleed:

• Brake system Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-20.

6. Check:

• Brake fluid level Below the minimum level mark "a"
  Add the recommended brake fluid to the proper level.

Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL" on page 3-18.

7. Check:

• Brake pedal operation Soft or spongy feeling Bleed
  the brake system.

Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-20.