Checking Brake Discs - GAS GAS TXT Racing 125 2020 Owner's Manual

12.12

Checking 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 GASGAS Motorcycles work-
shop will be glad to help.)
Guideline
A
Level (brake fluid level
below reservoir rim)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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2
Position cover
1
screws .
Info
Use water to immediately clean up any brake fluid that has
overflowed or spilled.
Finishing work
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Install the front brake caliper.
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Install the brake disc guard at the front.
Condition
Preparatory work
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Remove front brake disc guard.
Main work
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Check front and rear brake disc thickness at multiple points for the
A
dimension .
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the
contact surface of the brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
400257-10 front
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 front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking, and deforma-
tion.
» 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.
Finishing work
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Install the brake disc guard at the front.
5 mm (0.2 in)
p. 110)
with the membrane. Mount and tighten
( p. 62)
( p. 62)
( p. 62)
2.7 mm (0.106 in)
2.7 mm (0.106 in)
( p. 62)
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