13/BRAKE SYSTEM
Adding brake fluid for the rear brake
16.13
Warning
Skin irritations Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
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If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
Never user DOT 5 brake fluid! It is based on silicone oil and is colored purple. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for
DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container!
Checking the rear brake linings
16.14
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Remove screw
100049-10
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Add brake fluid to level
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Mount screw
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
100050-10
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Check the brake linings for minimum thickness
Minimum thickness
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If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
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Change the rear brake linings. (
100038-10
with membrane
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P. 203)
with membrane
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≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
P. 81)
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