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13 BRAKE SYSTEM
13.9
13.10
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Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear brake.
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Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.
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.
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Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized GAS-
GAS Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
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1
Detach spring
402026-10
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2
Loosen nut
maximum free travel.
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To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever to individual
requirements, loosen nut
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
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3
Turn push rod
S04466-10
essary, adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
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5
Hold screw
Guideline
Nut, foot brake lever
stop
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3
Hold push rod
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chas-
sis
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1
Attach spring
.
3
and, with push rod
, turn it back until you have
4
5
and turn screw
accordingly until you have free travel
3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
4
and tighten nut
.
M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
2
and tighten nut
.
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
.
accordingly.
A
. If nec-
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