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8. CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
8-1 BRAKE
Keep the free play of the front and rear brake lever
between 5 and 15mm. Contact your authorized
Genuine dealer for adjustment if necessary
.
Attention: Any incorrect free play in the brake system
implies there is a problem. Do not drive the
vehicle when the free play is incorrect. Immediately
contact your authorized Genuine dealer for repair.
Brake Pads:
Check each brake wear indicator. Contact your
authorized Genuine dealer to replace any brake pads
whose wear
is close to or has surpassed the
break
wear indicator
groove
.
1. Brake pad's bottom groove worn
2. Brake pad thickness <2mm
Attention: If water enters the brake system,
temporary brake failure may occur threatening driving
safety.
Brake fluid:
If air is introduced into the brake system, this can cause
brake failure if the brake fluid level is lower than standard.
Check the brake fluid level prior to riding; add brake
fluid, if necessary. Please follow the precautionary
measures as follows:
1. Press the brake lever to make sure the brake fluid tank is
horizontal during inspection.
2. Refill with the correct brake fluid. Using the incorrect
brake fluid can result in leakage and/or brake failure.
Attention: In the event there is
a high-frequency noise
emitting from the brake system
when stopping the vehicle,
check the brake lining's
thickness.
air gun.
Brake fluid
designated:
FMVSS
DOT4
Disc Brake
1. Apply any brake and check the wear indicator during
inspection. In the event the wear indicator indicates
brake replacement is necessary, contact your
authorized Genuine dealer to replace the disc brake.
2. Any significant scratches on the disc brake can imply that
the brake system has a problem. Contact your
authorized Genuine dealer to replace the disc brake.