12.9
Checking the free travel of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear
brake.
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Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.
12.10
Adjusting the free travel of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear
brake.
–
Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.
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Disconnect spring
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Move the foot brake lever back and forth between the end
stop and the foot brake cylinder piston bracket and check
A
free travel
Guideline
Free travel of foot brake
lever
»
If the free travel does not meet specifications:
K01158-10
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Adjust the free travel of the foot brake lever.
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p. 85)
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Attach spring
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Detach foot brake lever spring.
–
1
Loosen nut
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Turn push rod
Guideline
Free travel of foot brake
lever
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Hold push rod
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Attach foot brake lever spring.
K01160-10
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Check whether the basic position of the foot brake lever is
suitable for the rider.
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When the basic position of the foot brake lever needs to
be adjusted:
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
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p. 86)
BRAKE SYSTEM 12
1
.
.
3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
1
.
.
2
accordingly until you have free travel
3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
2
1
and tighten nut
.
A
.
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