Checking The Brake Linings Of The Rear Brake; Changing The Rear Brake Linings - GAS GAS MC 125 2022 Owner's Manual

12.12

Checking the brake linings of the rear brake

Warning
Danger of accidents Worn-out brake linings reduce the braking effect.
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Ensure that worn-out brake linings are replaced immediately. (Your authorized GASGAS Motorcycles workshop
will be glad to help.)
12.13

Changing the rear brake linings

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect servicing will cause the brake system to fail.
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Ensure that service work and repairs are performed professionally. (Your authorized GASGAS Motorcy-
cles workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Skin irritation Brake fluid causes skin irritation.
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Keep brake fluid out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
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Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the skin, the eyes or clothing.
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Consult a doctor immediately if brake fluid has been swallowed.
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Rinse the affected area with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes thoroughly with water immediately and consult a doctor if brake fluid comes into contact with the
eyes.
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If brake fluid spills on to your clothing, change the clothing.
Main work
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap
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Add brake fluid to level
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Mount the screw cap with the membrane and the O-ring.
Info
S04561-10
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with
water.
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Check the brake linings for minimum thickness
Minimum thickness
» If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
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Change the rear brake linings.
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Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
» If damage or wear is encountered:
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Change the rear brake linings.
M01180-10
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with membrane and the O-ring.
A
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p. 120)
A
≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
A
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