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Routine maintenance and servicing procedures
1.27
5.1 Measuring rear brake lever freeplay
5.2 Rear drum brake adjuster nut
usually work its way into the areas where
7 To lubricate the cable, disconnect it at its
fitted. Refer to the brake bleeding and fluid
friction occurs. If motor oil or light grease is
upper end and lubricate it with a pressure
change section in Chapter 8.
being used, apply it sparingly as it may attract
adapter, or using the set-up shown (see
dirt (which could cause the controls to bind or
illustration).
wear at an accelerated rate). Note: One of the
8 Reconnect the cable and adjust the
7
best lubricants for the control lever pivots is
a
handlebar lever freeplay (see Step 2).
dry-film lubricant.
5
Brake cable-
check, adjustment
and lubrication
Check and adjustment
1 On machines with a drum rear brake, check
that there is no excessive freeplay in the
handlebar lever before the brake takes effect.
Peugeot specify 10 to 20 mm freeplay at the
ball end of the lever
(see
illustration).
2 To reduce freeplay in the lever, turn the
adjuster nut on the brake drum end of the
cable clockwise; to increase freeplay, turn the
adjuster nut anti-clockwise
(see
illustration).
3 The wheel should spin freely when the
brake is not activated. If the brake is binding
without the lever being pulled, first check that
the lever is moving freely (see Section 4).
Next, disconnect the cable from the
handlebar lever (see Chapter 8) and check
that the inner cable slides smoothly in the
outer cable. If the action is stiff, inspect along
the length of the outer cable for splits and
kinks, and the ends of the inner cable for
frays, and replace it with a new one if
necessary (see Chapter 8).
4 If there are no signs of damage, lubricate
the cable (see Step 7). If the cable is still stiff
after lubrication, replace it with a new one (see
Chapter 8).
5 If the handlebar lever and brake cable are in
good condition, check the operation of the
brake cam (see Section 29).
Lubrication
~ k e fluid
-
?ck
1 The fluid level in the hydraulic reservoir
should be checked before riding the machine
(see Daily bre-ride) checks).
2 Brake fluid will degrade over a period of
time. It should be changed every two years or
whenever a new master cylinder or caliper is
-
Oil
Plastic bag sealed
around outer cable
Cable suspended
I
Cable lubricated
when oil drips
from far end
Brake I
check
hose
-
1 Twist and flex the hose while looking for
cracks, bulges and seeping fluid. Check extra
carefully where the hose connects to the
banjo fittings as this is a common area for
hose failure
(see
illustration).
2 lnspect the banjo fittings; if they are rusted,
cracked or damaged, fit new hoses.
3 lnspect the banjo union connections for
leaking fluid. If they leak when tightened
securely, unscrew the banjo bolt and fit new
washers (see Chapter 8).
4 The flexible hydraulic hose will deteriorate
with age and should be renewed every three
years regardless of its apparent condition (see
Chapter 8).
8 Brake1
check
pads
-
1 The disc brake pads are not marked with
wear indicators. The amount of friction
6
The cable should be lubricated periodically
5.7 Lubricating a cable with a makeshift
7.1 lnspect the brake hose (A) and banjo
to ensure safe and trouble-free operation.
funnel and motor oil
fitting (B)
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