Checking The Rear Brake Fluid Level; Adding Rear Brake Fluid - Husqvarna FE 450 Owner's Manual

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13
BRAKE SYSTEM
13.10

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.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcy-
cles 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 autho-
rized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
13.11

Adding rear brake fluid

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.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcy-
cles workshop will be glad to help.)
Disconnect spring
Loosen nut
travel.
To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever individually, loosen nut
turn screw
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn push rod
the basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
Hold screw
Guideline
Nut, foot brake lever stop
Hold push rod
Guideline
F00468-10
Remaining nuts, chassis
Reconnect spring
Stand the vehicle upright.
Check the brake fluid level in level viewer
»
If the brake fluid level has dropped below marking
Add rear brake fluid.
F00330-10
.
and, with push rod
accordingly.
accordingly until you have free travel
and tighten nut
.
and tighten nut
.
(
p. 76)
, turn it back until you have maximum free
. If necessary, adjust
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
.
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
.
:
76
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