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Brakes

Front brake

The CB125E has a single front hydraulic disc brake, with a twin piston caliper. It's effective without being overwhelming.

• How to assess how much brake pad life is left?
• How to assess how much brake rotor life is left?
• How to bleed the brakes?
• How to change the brake pads?
• How to change the brake lever?
• How to change the brake rotor?
• How to assess the brake fluid level?
• Which brake fluid type to use?

Rear brake

The Australian model has a rear drum brake.

Suspension

Front suspension

The front suspension comprises of twin telescopic shock absorbers with internal springs.

• What size forks does the Honda CB125E have?

Rear suspension

The rear suspension consists of two shock absorbers, one on either side. They allow for 70mm of swingarm travel.

• What is the length of the rear shocks from eye to eye?