FRONT BRAKE4-26NOTE:Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages and in acrisscross pattern.d. Measure the brake disc deflection.e. If out of specification, repeat the adjust-ment steps until the brake disc deflection iswithin specification.f. If the brake disc deflection cannot bebrought within specification, replace thebrake disc.▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲6. Install:• Front wheelRefer to "FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-8.EAS22270REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADSThe following procedure applies to both brakecalipers.NOTE:When replacing the brake pads, it is not neces-sary to disconnect the brake hose or disas-semble the brake caliper.1. Measure:• Brake pad wear limit “a”Out of specification → Replace the brakepads as a set.2. Install:• Brake pads• Brake pad springNOTE:Always install new brake pads and a brake padspring as a set.▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼a. Connect a clear plastic hose “1” tightly tothe bleed screw “2”. Put the other end ofthe hose into an open container.b. Loosen the bleed screw and push thebrake caliper pistons into the brake caliperwith your finger.c. Tighten the bleed screw.d. Install new brake pads and a new brakepad spring.Brake disc bolt18 Nm (1.8 m·kg, 13 ft·lb)LOCTITE®Brake pad lining thickness(inner)4.5 mm (0.18 in)Limit0.5 mm (0.02 in)Brake pad lining thickness(outer)4.5 mm (0.18 in)Limit0.5 mm (0.02 in)Bleed screw5 Nm (0.5 m·kg, 3.6 ft·lb)