14
BRAKE SYSTEM
90
G00807-10
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
.
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Remove cover with membrane
.
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Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake fluid
overflows from the brake fluid reservoir.
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Push the spring hanger forward from spring
and pull out pin
.
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Remove springs
. Remove brake linings
.
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Clean the brake caliper.
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Insert new brake linings
. Position springs
and mount pins
.
Info
The spring hanger of springs
must be positioned upward.
G00806-11
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Add brake fluid to level
.
Guideline
Level
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
14.3
Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever
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Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever to your hand size by turning adjust-
ing wheel
.
Info
Pull the hand brake lever forward and turn the adjusting wheel.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
14.4
Checking brake fluid level of front brake
Warning
Danger of accidents
Failure of the brake system.
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If the brake fluid level falls below the
MIN
mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to old brake fluid.
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Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule.