12
BRAKE SYSTEM
12.8
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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Loosen fittings
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To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever individually, loosen nut
screw
Info
The range of adjustment is limited. The screw must be screwed into the footrest
bracket by at least four turns.
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Position foot brake cylinder
travel.
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Mount and tighten fittings
Guideline
Screw connection, foot brake cylinder
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Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
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Tighten nut
101991-10
on foot brake cylinder
accordingly.
so that the foot brake lever has the necessary free
.
.
.
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
p. 94)
95
and turn