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BRAKE SYSTEM
113
100407-10
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Check that leaf spring
5
in the brake caliper and sliding plate
6
in the brake
caliper support are seated correctly.
101384-01
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Insert the brake linings, insert the pin, and mount the cotter pins.
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Operate the foot brake lever several times until the brake linings are lying against
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
400233-10
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Correct the brake fluid level to marking
A
.
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Mount screw cap
1
with membrane
2
and the O-ring.
Info
Wash off overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.
16.11
Checking the free travel of foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents
Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
B00028-10
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Disconnect spring
1
.
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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
A
.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever. (
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Reconnect spring
1
.
16.12
Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents
Brake system failure.
–
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
