16 BRAKE SYSTEM
150
- Check that leaf spring
0
in the brake caliper and sliding
plate
C)
in the brake caliper support are seated correctly.
Info
The arrow on the leaf spring points in the rotation
direction of the brake disc.
- Insert the new brake linings, insert pin
C,,
and mount cotter
pins@).
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Info
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Always change the brake linings in pairs.
Make sure that decoupling plate @ is mounted on
the piston side brake lining.
- Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake lin
ings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure
point.
- Add brake fluid to level f).
I Brake fluid DOT 4 (
0
p. 286)
- Mount and tighten screw cap
O
with membrane
8
and the
O-ring.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately
with water.
Checking the free travel of 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.
- Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.
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- Disconnect spring
O.
- Move the foot brake lever back and forth between the end
stop and the contact to the foot brake cylinder piston and
check free travel
G.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake
lever
3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
If the free travel does not meet specifications:
- Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
(
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p. 151)
- Reconnect spring
O.
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