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Front brake
For the brake, the distance
from natural status to braking
action is known as "free play". If
the front brake is a drum brake,
the free play of brake lever
measured at lever bracket shall be
10-20mm.
1
、
Rotate the adjusting nut of
front
brake
clockwise
or
counterclockwise to adjust the free
play to specified value.
2
、
After free play adjustment,
lift the front wheel off the ground.
Rotate the front wheel to check for
any resistance. At the same time,
press the front brake lever firmly
and there shall be adequate
clearance between the front brake
lever and handgrip.
If the front brake is a disk
brake, the free play of brake lever
measured at lever bracket shall be
5-10mm.
Hydraulic brake system shall
be checked everyday, as follows:
1
、
Check for leakage in the front
wheel brake system.
2
、
Check for any leakage or
crack in oil pressure pipe.
3
、
The front brake lever shall
have a certain back spring force.
4
、
Check wearing conditions of
front wheel brake lining.
Precaution
:
Wheel disk brake system is a
high pressure brake. For safety,
the replacement of oil pipe and
hydraulic oil shall not exceed the
interval
specified
in
the
maintenance
schedule
in
the
manual.
Brake fluid
Warning
:
It is harmful if brake fluid is