13 BRAKE SYSTEM
78
13.1
Checking the free travel of the hand brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents
The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake circuit.
–
Set the free travel on the hand brake lever in accordance with the specification.
F03161-12
–
Push the hand brake lever to the handlebar and check free
travel
A
.
Free travel of hand brake lever
≥
3 mm (
≥
0.12 in)
» If the free travel does not match the specification:
–
Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever. (
13.2
Adjusting the free travel of the handbrake lever
F03161-11
–
Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
–
Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever with adjusting
screw
1
.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to reduce free travel. The
pressure point moves away from the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to increase free
travel. The pressure point moves towards the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any
force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding.
13.3
Checking the brake discs
Warning
Danger of accidents
Worn-out brake discs reduce the braking effect.
–
Make sure that worn-out brake discs are replaced immediately. (Your authorized GASGAS Motorcycles work-
shop will be glad to help.)
400257-10
–
Check the front and rear brake disc thickness at multiple points for
the dimension
A
.
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the
contact surface of the brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
front
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
rear
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
Summary of Contents for EC 350F
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2021 EC 350F Art no 3215013en ...
Page 2: ......
Page 40: ...10 SERVICE SCHEDULE 38 One time interval Periodic interval ...
Page 138: ...23 TECHNICAL DATA 136 Screw in fitting cooling system M24x1 5 18 Nm 13 3 lbf ft Loctite 243 ...
Page 150: ... 3215013en 3215013en 10 2020 Stallhofnerstraße 3 5230 Mattighofen Austria http www gasgas com ...