12 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Warning
Danger of accidents
Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
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.
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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 brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
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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
.
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Manually press the brake caliper toward the brake disc to push back
the brake pistons. Ensure that brake fluid does not flow out of the
brake fluid reservoir, extract some if necessary.
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Make sure that you do not press the brake caliper against
the spokes when pushing back the brake pistons.
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Remove cotter pins
4
, pull out pin
5
, and remove the brake lin-
ings.
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Clean the brake caliper and the brake caliper bracket.
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Check that spring plate
6
in the brake caliper and sliding plate
7
in the brake caliper bracket are seated correctly.
