12 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Warning
Danger of accidents
Old brake fluid reduces the braking effect.
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Make sure that brake fluid for the front and rear brake is changed in accordance with the service schedule.
(Your authorized GASGAS Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents
Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
Note
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the appli-
cable regulations.
Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for
DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid corrodes paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
A00835-10
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Position the vehicle vertically.
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Remove screw cap
1
with membrane
2
and the O-ring.
A00836-10
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Manually press the brake caliper toward the brake disc to push back
the brake piston. Ensure that brake fluid does not flow out of the
brake fluid reservoir; extract some if necessary.
Info
Make sure that you do not press the brake caliper against
the spokes when pushing back the brake piston.
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Remove cotter pins
3
, pull out pin
4
, and remove the brake lin-
ings.
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Clean the brake caliper and the brake caliper bracket.
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Check that spring plate
5
in the brake caliper and brake pad slid-
ing plate
6
in the brake caliper bracket are seated correctly.
Info
The arrow on the spring plate points in the direction of rota-
tion of the brake disc.
