Brake System; Checking The Free Travel Of The Hand Brake Lever; Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Hand Brake Lever; Checking The Brake Discs - Husqvarna FC 250 2017 Owner's Manual

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BRAKE SYSTEM

12.1

Checking the free travel of the hand brake lever

Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake circuit.
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Set the free travel on the hand brake lever in accordance with the specification.
12.2

Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever

12.3

Checking the brake discs

Warning
Danger of accidents Worn-out brake discs reduce the braking effect.
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Make sure that worn-out brake discs are replaced immediately. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will
be glad to help.)
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Push the hand brake lever forward and check free travel
Free travel of hand brake lever
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. (
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Preparatory work
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Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
Main work
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Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever to your hand size by turning
adjusting screw
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
hand brake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance
between the hand brake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
F00059-10
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
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Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at multiple points on each
brake disc to ensure it is at least thickness
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
Front
H00938-10
Rear
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
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Change the front brake disc.
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Change the rear brake disc.
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Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking, and deformation.
» If the brake disc exhibits damage, cracking, or deformation:
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Change the front brake disc.
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Change the rear brake disc.
≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
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2.5 mm (0.098 in)
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
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