Honda CBR600RR '03 Service Manual Chapter 16 - Hydraulic Brake
Specifications and Main Features
- Honda DOT4 brake fluid is to be used for the front brake liquid.
- The front brake disc's thickness is between 4.4mm to 4.6 mm, but the service limit is 3.5mm.
- The front master cylinder is set to have an internal diameter of between 17.460 to 17.503mm while the service limit is set to 17.515mm.
- The outer diameter of the front caliper is to be between 31.948 to 31.998mm, while the service limit is set to be 31.940mm.
- The shield is on the caliper piston which has an outer radius between 17 to 17.321 mm while the master piston’s outer radius has an ID of 0.6815.
- The rear brake pedal has a limit of height of 75mm, while the rear brake is to have been set at 0.163 in
- Rear master piston O.D: 15.827– 15.854 mm (0.6231 - 0.6242 in) and serviceable limit of 15.815 mm (0.6226 in)
- Rear caliper cylinder I.D: 38.180 – 38.230 mm (1.5031 – 1.5051 in) with a service limit of 38.24 mm (1.506 in)
- Rear caliper piston O.D: 38.098 – 38.148 mm (1.4999-1.5019 in) with a service limit of 38.09 mm (1.500 in)
- Torque Values are provided for many components; for example, front brake caliper mounting bolt is 30 N-m and rear brake caliper slide pin bolt is 18 N-m.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which brake fluid is suitable for this device?
A: The suitable brake fluid is Honda DOT 4 Brake Fluid.
Q: What is the service limit for the front brake disc thickness?
A: The service limit for the front brake disc thickness is 3.5 mm (0.14 in).
Q: How is the hydraulic brake system bled?
A: The hydraulic brake system can be bled by attaching a bleed hose on the caliper bleed valve, loosening the valve and pumping the brake lever or pedal until it stops bleeding. Then the valve is closed.
Q: In case I experience a spongy brake lever, how do I possibly resolve this issue?
A: In conjunction with the disfigurement described, one may think that the spongy lever is an indicator of some leak in the pipes or wires of the hydraulic system. Such loose chance the brake needs bleeding.
Q: Is there a timeframe to replace brake pads?
A: The brake pads are advised to be changed in pairs more so that the forces acting on the disc are symmetrical.
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