D.11
TC 449 2011/2012 I.E.
TE 449 - 511 2011/2012 I.E.
TXC 449 - 511 2011/2012 I.E.
SMR 449 2011 I.E.
SMR 511 2011/2012 I.E.
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Workshop Manual Ed. 03-2012
SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Rear brake pedal position adjustment
The position of the rear brake pedal with respect to the footrest may be adjusted
according to individual needs.
For adjusting, proceed as follows:
- Loosen the screw (1).
- Turn the cam (2) in order to raise or lower the brake pedal within the range
available (A).
- When finished, tighten the screw (1).
Once this adjustment is completed, adjust the free play of the pedal (3), accord
-
ing to the instructions provided under paragraph "Rear brake pedal free play
adjustment".
Rear brake pedal free play adjustment
Before staring the braking action, rear brake pedal shall have a free play (B) of
5 mm (0.2 in). Should this not happen, operate as follows:
- Loosen the nut (3);
- Operate the master cylinder linkage (4) to increase or decrease free play;
- Tighten the nut (3) at the end of the operation.
When the free play requirement is not met, the brake pads will be
subjected to an early wear that may lead to TOTAL BRAKE INEF-
FECTIVENESS.
If the brake pedal feels mushy when pulled, there may be air in the
brake line or the brake may be defective. CHECK THE BRAKING
SYSTEM (see Section L).
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C: to increase clearance
D: to decrease clearance
