Subsection XX (BRAKES)
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A. Distance from handlebar (refer to table)
4. Read load recorded by the force gauge.
5. Load reading must be as per the following table.
BRAKE LEVER VERIFICATION
DISTANCE
LEVER
LH side lever
25 mm (1 in)
RH side lever
25 mm (1 in)
(if applicable)
6. If load reading is not in accordance with the
specification:
6.1 Perform a brake system inspection and
cleaning.
6.2 Bleed brake system.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Refer to
PROCEDURES
subsection.
Brake Pedal Verification
NOTE: Do not pump up the brakes repeatedly be-
fore doing the validation.
1. Position force gauge perpendicularly on brake
pedal edge.
2. Position a ruler perpendicularly to brake pedal.
3. Push brake pedal from distance A using force
gauge.
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MINIMUM
A
LOAD
160 N (36 lbf)
140 N (31 lbf)
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A. Distance to push (refer to table)
4. Read load recorded by the force gauge.
5. Load reading must be as per the following table.
BRAKE PEDAL VERIFICATION
DISTANCE
MODELS
All Outlander
35 mm
except CE
(1-3/8 in)
55 mm
Outlander CE
(2-5/32 in)
55 mm
All Renegade
except CE
(2-5/32 in)
55 mm
Renegade CE
(2-5/32 in)
6. If load reading is not in accordance with the
specification:
6.1 Perform a brake system inspection and
cleaning.
6.2 Bleed brake system.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Refer to
PROCEDURES
subsection.
PROCEDURES
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES
Brake Light Switch Location
Outlander Models
MODELS
All Outlander
MINIMUM
A
LOAD
220 N (49 lbf)
220 N (49 lbf)
220 N (49 lbf)
180 N (40 lbf)
BRAKE SWITCH
LOCATION
Brake pedal master
cylinder
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