13/BRAKE SYSTEM
78
400419-10
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Check that leaf spring
in the brake caliper and sliding plate
in the brake
caliper support are seated correctly.
100289-01
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Insert the brake pads, insert the bolt and mount the split pin.
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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Add brake fluid to the
MAX
mark.
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Mount the screw cap with the membrane.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
14.9
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 free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
600599-10
–
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
.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
Info
You will know that contact has been made with the foot brake cylinder pis-
ton when there is increased resistance when you activate the foot brake
lever.
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever. (
14.10
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 free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
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