13 Brake System; Checking The Free Travel Of The Hand Brake Lever; Adjusting The Free Travel Of The Handbrake Lever; Checking The Brake Discs - GAS GAS EC 350F Owner's Manual

13 BRAKE SYSTEM

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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.

Adjusting the free travel of the handbrake lever

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 GASGAS Motorcycles work-
shop will be glad to help.)
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Push the hand brake lever to the handlebar and check free
A
travel .
Free travel of hand brake lever
» If the free travel does not match the specification:
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Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever. (
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Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
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Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever with adjusting
1
screw .
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to reduce free travel. The
pressure point moves away from the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to increase free
travel. The pressure point moves towards the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
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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 front and rear brake disc thickness at multiple points for
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the dimension
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the
contact surface of the brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
front
400257-10
rear
≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
.
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
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