BRAKE SYSTEM 12
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Note
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the appli-
cable regulations.
Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for
DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between the brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid corrodes paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
F03690-10
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a hori-
zontal position.
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Remove screws
1
.
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Take off cover
2
with membrane
3
.
F03695-10
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Remove screws
4
.
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Press back the brake linings by slightly tilting the brake caliper later-
ally on the brake disc. Carefully pull the brake caliper up and off the
brake disc.
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Press the brake piston back into the basic position and ensure that
brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir; extract
some if necessary.
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Do not operate the hand brake lever if the brake caliper has
been removed.
F03696-10
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Remove cotter pins
5
, pull out pin
6
, and remove the brake lin-
ings.
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Clean the brake caliper and the brake caliper bracket.
F03692-10
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Check that spring plate
7
in the brake caliper and brake pad slid-
ing plate
8
in the brake caliper bracket are seated correctly.
