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12
BRAKE SYSTEM
12.7
Checking the free travel of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to over-
heating. Adjust the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
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Check all brake linings on both brake calipers to ensure they have minimum thick-
ness
.
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Minimum thickness
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If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
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Change the front brake linings.
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Check all brake linings on both brake calipers for damage and cracking.
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If there is wear or tearing:
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Change the front brake linings.
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Move the foot brake lever back and forth between the end stop and the contact to the
foot brake cylinder piston and check free travel
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
Info
You will know that contact has been made with the foot brake cylinder piston
when there is increased resistance when you activate the foot brake lever.
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If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of foot brake lever.
≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
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x
x
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3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
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x
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