16
BRAKE SYSTEM
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16.3
Checking the free travel of the hand brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents
Brake system failure.
–
If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake circuit. The front brake can fail due
to overheating. Adjust the free travel on hand brake lever according to specifications.
B01703-10
–
Push the hand brake to the handlebar and check free travel
A
.
Free travel of hand brake lever
≥
3 mm (
≥
0.12 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
–
Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever. (
16.4
Adjusting the free travel of the handbrake lever
B01704-10
–
Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
–
Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever with adjustment screw
1
.
Info
When the adjusting screw is turned clockwise, the free travel decreases. The
pressure point moves away from the handlebar.
When the adjusting screw is turned counterclockwise, the free travel
increases. The pressure point moves towards the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
16.5
Checking the brake fluid level of the front brake
Warning
Danger of accidents
Brake system failure.
–
If the brake fluid level drops below the specified marking or the specified value, this is an indication that the brake system
is leaking or that the brake linings are completely worn down. Check the brake system and do not continue riding.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to old brake fluid.
–
Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule.
B01702-10
–
Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
–
Check the brake fluid level in the viewer
1
.
» If the brake fluid has dropped below marking
A
:
–
Add front brake fluid. (
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