Husqvarna FE 250 EU 2014 Repair Manual page 111

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BRAKE SYSTEM
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Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. 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.
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Remove cover with membrane@).
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Manually press the brake caliper to the brake disc to push back the brake
pistons. Ensure that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir,
extracting it by suction if it does.
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Make sure when pushing back the brake pistons that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
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Remove cotter pins
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Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
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Check that leaf spring
caliper support are seated correctly.
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Insert the new brake linings, insert pin
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Always change the brake linings in pairs.
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Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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pull out pin and remove the brake linings.
in the brake caliper and sliding plate @ in the brake
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and mount cotter pins
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