VERSION : JANUARY 2009
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MAN023.012
MINIKART MANUAL
13- HYDRAULIC BRAKE
13.1 CHANGING BRAKE PADS
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Remove the safety pin (1).
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Remove the worn pads (2). Then insert
the new ones.
9
The brake system is a key safety item of the kart. Regularly check all its components.
In case of doubt, do not drive before fixing the problem.
9
Bad maintenance of the brakes can lead to severe, even fatal injuries.
9
Never repair a break system on your own; return it to SODIKART through your local
dealer.
14- BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM
1-
Take a fuel hose and put it on the
bleed screw (3).
2-
Press the brake pedal (1) and
maintain the pressure.
3-
Open the bleed screw (3); liquid and
air bubbles come out.
4-
Close the bleed screw (3).
5-
Release the brake pedal.
6-
Fill the brake liquid tank with DOT 4
only.
7-
Make sure the maximum level is (2).
Repeat operations 3 to 8, until the brake
pedal becomes hard.
NOTE:
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The brake system must be regularly checked: level of brake fluid, cover of the
brake fluid tank, state of screws and bolts.
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If the brake fluid becomes black, bleed and change it.
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Bleed and change the brake fluid after each brake pads replacement.
9
Use brake liquid DOT 4 only.
9
Don’t use DOT 5, it can damage the seal and cause a lost of braking power.
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