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13/BRAKE SYSTEM
Changing the front brake linings
16.9
Warning
Skin irritations Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
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If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
Never user DOT 5 brake fluid! It is based on silicone oil and is colored purple. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for
DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container!
Checking free play of foot brake lever
16.10
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake in the brake system. The rear brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.
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Mount the locking split pins
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Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings lie on the brake disc
and there is a tight spot.
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Mount the wheel/wheels. (
100073-10
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Remove the front brake linings. (
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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
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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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Mount the front brake linings. (
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Add brake fluid to level
Specification
Measurement of
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
100036-10
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P. 60)
P. 76)
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with membrane
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P. 76)
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5 mm (0.2 in)
P. 203)
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