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Created: Sept 12, 2022
What’s up guys, today we’re going to be showing you how to install Super ATV’s front disc brake conversion kit on this Honda Rincon 650. So, let’s get right to it.
First things first, we’re going to go ahead and remove our front wheels and tires. Now, remove the cotter pin off of the castle nut. Next, go ahead and remove the castle nut. Remove the two 8mm bolts, one located here and another here, and then remove the drum.
Remove these four bolts. Once all four bolts are removed, grab and remove the brake assembly, sliding it off to the side. Do not disconnect the brake line yet as we have some cleaning to do. This area is pretty nasty, so grab a screwdriver or a wire brush and clean off any mud, dirt, or grease contaminating the area before moving on to the next step.
Remove the hub from the drum. It should slide right out, but if it doesn’t, drop the drum on the floor to help it come out.
Next, press the studs out of the hub. Head over to the press, get a socket that fits around the stud, and press the stud right out.
Grab the caliper bracket from the kit and one of the hardware bags with recessed allens. Install the bracket with the caliper mount facing towards the rear on the passenger side. Ensure it looks like this.
Get all the allens started into the factory threaded holes where the 12mm bolts were removed. Hand start them, then run them down and tighten them up.
Grab the hardware with long bolts from the kit. Slide them through the rotor, then install the spacers onto the bolts. Take your hub with the machined side facing down and line it up with all four bolts.
Next, grab the wheel spacer, line it up with all four bolts, and fully tighten the bolts through the spacer. Thread all the hardware in, get them all started, then grab your socket and run them up evenly.
Take the carbon rotor and slide it on as you did with the OE hub. Install the castle nut, and once fully tightened, reinstall the cotter pin.
Take the passenger side caliper, identified by the bleeder facing up when installed. Get the short bolts with lock washers from the hardware kit, slide them onto the caliper, and align it with the holes on the caliper mount. Fully tighten the caliper hardware.
Remove the brake line clips by removing the two 10mm bolts. If your machine has a vacuum line, it is just venting the drum. If the line is frozen, clip it and separate the clip.
Pull the brake line clips apart, slide the line out, and decide whether to tie it up or cut it off. Spray some brake clean on the fitting to ensure it’s clean. Use a 12mm socket to remove the brake line and quickly move it to the new caliper, ensuring not to make a mess.
Remove the plug from the caliper, grab the 12mm impact, remove the bolt, and immediately connect the brake line to the new caliper. Ensure both copper washers are removed. Slide the bolt through the banjo, add another washer, and tighten it.
Remove the outermost brake line clip and discard it. Take the innermost brake line clip, slide the factory hardware through it, and reattach it to the A-arm. Ensure there is clearance between the shock, brake line, and tie rod. Fully tighten the brake line clip hardware.
On some factory wheels, you might make contact after installing the front disc brake conversion kit. Check for contact by bolting the wheel back on. If there’s contact, remove the wheel, grind down the caliper’s edges to gain clearance, and ensure it doesn’t hit the inner lip of the wheel.
With the wheel back on, check for spinning and ensure no contact. If there’s contact, flatten the caliper’s spot and roll the ribs back a bit. Once clearance is achieved, proceed to the next step.
Come up to the brake fluid reservoir, remove the two Phillips head screws, and pull the reservoir up. Add brake fluid to the reservoir, ensuring not to overfill.
Pump the brakes a couple of times to get the fluid moving. Start on the left-hand side of the machine. Take an 8mm wrench, crack the bleeder, and watch until fluid starts running out. Once you get a good consistent stream, tighten the bleeder and move to the right side. Ensure no air is left in the lines.
Reinstall your wheels and tires. Ensure everything is fully tightened, and your brakes are bled correctly. Alright guys, once everything is fully tightened, your brakes are bled, and your wheels and tires are reinstalled, that’s all there is to it to install Super ATV’s front disc brake conversion kit on this Honda Rincon 650. Be sure to check the description below for a link to pick yours up today. While you’re there, drop a like, comment, and subscribe. Thanks for watching, and we’ll catch you on the next one.
