Front Brake Fluid Level; Front Brake Lever Check; Rear Brake Pedal Check - Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger 2020 Owner's Manual

PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS
F F R R O O N N T T B B R R A A K K E E F F L L U U I I D D L L E E V V E E L L
1. Bring the motorcycle to the fully upright position. Position the
handlebars so that the fluid reservoir is level.
2. View the fluid level through the sight glass
be clear. Replace cloudy or contaminated fluid.
3. The fluid level should be above the minimum indicator mark
in the sight glass.
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4. If the fluid level is low, inspect brake pads as outlined on page
q
. The fluid should
5. Add brake fluid if necessary. See page 120.
F F R R O O N N T T B B R R A A K K E E L L E E V V E E R R
1. Pull the front brake lever toward the handlebar and hold it. The
2. Release the lever. It should return to its rest position quickly
3. If the front brake lever fails to perform as stated, service the
R R E E A A R R B B R R A A K K E E P P E E D D A A L L
1. Press downward on the rear brake pedal. It should move freely
2. Release the pedal. It should return to its rest position quickly
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3. If the rear brake pedal fails to perform as stated or travels too
122. If pads are not worn beyond the service limit, inspect the
brake system for leaks. Check for signs of brake fluid leaks
around hoses, fittings, reservoir, and brake calipers.
lever should move freely and smoothly. The lever should feel
firm and continue to feel firm until released.
when released.
brake lever before riding.
and smoothly. The pedal should feel firm and continue to feel
firm until released.
when released.
far before beginning to engage the brake, service the brakes
before riding.