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12 BRAKE SYSTEM
12.11
12.12
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Adjusting the basic position 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.
K01160-11
Checking the rear brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidents An insufficient brake fluid level will cause the brake system to fail.
If the brake fluid level drops below the specified marking or the specified value, the brake system is
leaking or the brake linings are worn down.
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Check the brake system and ensure that nobody drives the vehicle before the problem is elimi-
nated. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Old brake fluid reduces the braking effect.
–
Make sure that brake fluid for the front and rear brake is changed in accordance with the service
schedule. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
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Detach the spring.
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1
Loosen nut
.
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2
Turn back push rod
until free travel is at a maximum.
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For an individual adjustment of the basic position of the foot
brake lever, loosen the screw
4
brake lever stop
accordingly.
–
3
Tighten screw
.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
–
2
Turn push rod
accordingly until you have free travel
Guideline
Free travel of foot brake
lever
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2
Hold push rod
and tighten nut
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Attach spring.
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Check whether the basic position of the foot brake lever is
suitable for the rider.
3
and turn the eccentric
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
1
.
A
.
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