Checking The Rear Brake Linings - Husqvarna FE 450 2016 Repair Manual

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Checking the rear brake linings

Warning
Worn-out brake linings reduce the braking effect.
Danger of accidents
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Ensure that worn-out brake linings are replaced immediately.
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Pull off protection cap
screw. Connect the bleeder bottle hose.
I Bleeding device (00029013100)
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Open bleeder screw
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Drain until fresh brake fluid emerges in the bleeder
bottle hose without bubbles.
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Tighten the bleeder screw.
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Close shut-off valve
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Open the bleeder screw again until brake fluid stops
emerging.
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Overfilling of the brake fluid reservoir is prevented.
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Tighten the bleeder screw. Remove the bleeder bottle
hose. Attach the protection cap.
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Disconnect the bleeding device. Remove the bleeder
cover.
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Add brake fluid to level (8.
Guideline
8
I Level
I Brake fluid DOT 4 (I!!:!
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten
the screws.
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Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immedi­
ately with water.
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Check the hand brake lever for a firm pressure point.
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Check the brake linings for minimum thickness f).
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Minimum thickness f)
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 cracking is visible:
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Change the rear brake linings.
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of the brake caliper bleeder
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by approx. one half turn.
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I 5 mm (0.2 in)
p. 348)
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1 mm (;::>: 0.04 in)
(l!!ll p. 158)
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