SAFARI

BRAKES

BRAKEMAINTENANCE

BRAKEADJUSTMENT

The disc brake being of the self adjusting type, needs

no adjustment.

SERVICING

To maintain the efficiency of brakes, preventive

maintenance is essential.

Check the pads for wear at specified intervals and fit

new pads when lining and metal pad thickness

measured together is 6 mm. An indication groove is

provided at the centre of the friction pad. If it is

vanished, that is the indication for changing the pad.

Caliper should be overhauled as per service schedule.

REMOVAL OF PADS

Apply the parking brake lever.

Jack up front of the vehicle, remove both front wheels

Fig. 5, inspect pads for wear & calliper for brake fluid

leakage. If they are found to have worn, proceed as

follows to replace them.

Loosen and remove bottom sliding pin bolt holding

sliding pin head. Fig. 6

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

Swing the caliper up and hold with one hand, remove

both the pads one by one. Fig. 7