13
BRAKE SYSTEM
13.8
Adjusting the basic position 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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Disconnect spring
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Remove screw
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Loosen nut
travel is reached.
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To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever to individual requirements, loosen
nut
and turn screw
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
V00061-10
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Turn ball joint
basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
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Hold screw
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis
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Hold ball joint
.
.
and turn it back with ball joint
accordingly.
as required until free travel
and tighten nut
.
and tighten nut
.
until the maximum amount of free
is reached. If necessary, adjust the
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
100