Service Manual (KLZ1000C) — page 358 of 762

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12-18 BRAKES
Brake Pads
Front Brake Pad Removal
• Loosen:
   Pad Pins [A]
• Caliper Removal(12-13)).
  Remove   the front caliper with the hose installed (see Front

• Remove:
   Pad Pins
   Brake Pads

Front Brake Pad Installation
• Check  that the pad spring [A] is in place on the caliper.
• Push the caliper pistons in by hand as far as they will go.

•○Install  the brake pads [A] on the pad spring correctly.
   Fit the pad into the groove of the caliper as shown.
 • Install the pad pins while pushing the brake pads lightly.
 • Install thethefront
   Tighten         pad pins temporarily.
 • -13)).              caliper (see Front Caliper Installation(12

 • Tighten:
  Torque - Front Brake Pad Pins: 15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 ft·lb)

                           WARNING
  After servicing, it takes several applications of the
  brake lever before the brake pads contact the disc,
  which could result in increased stopping distance
  and cause an accident resulting in injury or death.
  Do not attempt to ride the motorcycle until a firm
  brake lever is obtained by pumping the lever until
  the pads are against the disc.

Rear Brake Pad Removal
• Remove
  -43)).
          the muffler body (see Muffler Body Removal(5

• Remove:
   Rear Brake Pad Pin Plug [A]
   Rear Caliper Mounting Bolt [B]