GAS GAS EC250E 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s manual
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19.-BRAKE WEAR
If the thickness of the front or rear brake pads is less than 1 mm, shall be to
complete change of the a ff ected pads set.
DANGER
Verify that the thickness of the brake discs is at least 3 mm in the front and 3,5
mm in the rear.
WARNING
For this change, we recommend strongly that you go to your GAS GAS o ffi cial
service who, in addi ti on, will verify a possible wear and damages on your brake
discs.
Changing the front brake pads
To change the front pads follow these steps:
1. Loosen the pin (1) and remove it.
2. Remove the pads (2).
3. Put a paper around the brake fl uid reservoir to prevent falls. Open the co-
ver by loosening the screws (3). NOTE: For be tt er access is recommended
to loosen the screw (4) and turn the thro tt le assembly.
4. Remove the cover (5) trying not to get brake fl uid out of the tank.
5. Retract the two pistons in the caliper being careful not to damage them.
6. Install the new pads.
7. Place the pin.
8. Place the tank cover.
9. Operate the brake lever several ti mes to get the right feeling.
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