KSR Ride Speedy, Repair Manual

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BRAKES 32
BRAKE OPERATION INSPECTION REAR
1. Operate the left hand brake lever until the brake pads lie on
the brake drum and check if there is a pressure point. If there
is no pressure point check the brake system.
2. While operate the rear brake lever push the vehicle forward
and backward on the handlebar to check if the brake system
is working. If the brake do not work correct check the brake
system.
3. Final make a driving test with low speed and check if the
brake system is working. If the brake do not work correct
check the brake system.
REAR BRAKE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
The rear brake system is operated by a steel cable. By adjusting
the steel cable, the brake can be set.
1. Operate the left hand brake lever until the brake pads lie down
on the brake drum. The free play (A) between the 0 position
and the pressure point must be 10 to 20 mm. When free play
is higher or lower the brake cable need to adjusted.
2. To adjust the brake cable turn the adjustment nut (1) in or out
till the free play of the brake lever is ok.
Please consider that the rear brake system must not block when
operating. The rear brake is a support brake. The main brake
system is the front brake system. The brake ration between front
brake and rear brake is 80:20.
If you can not adjust the free play correct check the brake pads
and the brake cable for wear.
BRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT
When the brake cable is worn or broken replace it.
1. For an easy replacement of the brake cable you must remove
the front handlebar cover (2), front middle cover (3) and the
leg protection panel/floor panel (4).
2. Release the adjustment nut (1) and move the cable forward.
3. Release it from the left brake lever.
4. Before you install the replacement cable grease it with multi
purpose lubricant.
5. Install the replacement cable in reversed order. Take care that
also the tension spring (5) between the stop and the linkage
(6) is installed correct and the cable is placed in all brackets.
6. Adjust the brake cable and install the cover parts.
NOTE
NOTE