Husqvarna FE 450, Owner'S Manual

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13 BRAKE SYSTEM
77
Warning
Skin irritation Brake fluid causes skin irritation.
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Keep brake fluid out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
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Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the skin, the eyes or clothing.
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Consult a doctor immediately if brake fluid has been swallowed.
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Rinse the affected area with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes thoroughly with water immediately and consult a doctor if brake fluid comes into contact with the eyes.
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If brake fluid spills on to your clothing, change the clothing.
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 autho-
rized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
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 applicable
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 brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Preparatory work
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Check the rear brake linings. ( p. 77)
F00331-10
Main work
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap

with membrane

and the O-ring.
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Add brake fluid to level  .
Brake fluid DOT 4 ( p. 117)
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Mount the screw cap with the membrane and the O-ring.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.
13.12 Checking the rear brake linings
Warning
Danger of accidents Worn-out brake linings reduce the braking effect.
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Ensure that worn-out brake linings are replaced immediately. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be
glad to help.)
F00332-10
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Check the brake linings for minimum thickness

.
Minimum thickness

≥
1 mm (
≥
0.04 in)
» If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
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Change the rear brake linings. ( p. 78)
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Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
» If damage or cracking is visible:
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Change the rear brake linings. ( p. 78)