BRAKE SYSTEM 14
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14.11
Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents
The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear brake.
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Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.
M01694-12
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Detach the foot brake lever spring.
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Loosen nut
1
.
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Turn back push rod
2
until free travel is at a maximum.
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For an individual adjustment of the basic position of the foot brake
lever, loosen the screw
3
and turn the eccentric brake lever
stop
4
accordingly.
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Tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Turn push rod
2
accordingly until you have free travel
A
.
Guideline
Free travel of foot brake lever
3 … 5 mm (0.12 … 0.2 in)
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Hold push rod
2
and tighten nut
1
.
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Attach the foot brake lever spring.
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Check whether the basic position of the foot brake lever is suitable
for the rider.
14.12
Checking the rear brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidents
An insufficient brake fluid level will cause the brake system to fail.
If the brake fluid level drops below the specified marking or the specified value, the brake system is leaking or the
brake linings are worn down.
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Check the brake system and ensure that nobody drives the vehicle before the problem is eliminated. (Your
authorized GASGAS Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents
Old brake fluid reduces the braking effect.
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Make sure that brake fluid for the front and rear brake is changed in accordance with the service schedule.
(Your authorized GASGAS Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
