12 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Warning
Danger of accidents Old brake fluid reduces the braking effect.
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Make sure that brake fluid for the front and rear brake is changed in accordance with the service schedule.
(Your authorized GASGAS Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the appli-
cable regulations.
Info
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.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Checking that the brake linings of the front brake are secured
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.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Damaged brake discs reduce the braking effect.
If the brake linings are not changed in time, the brake lining carriers grind against the brake disc. As a conse-
quence, the braking effect is greatly reduced and the brake discs are destroyed.
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Check the brake linings regularly.
Preparatory work
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Check that the brake linings of the front brake are secured.
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p. 66)
Main work
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a hori-
zontal position.
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Remove screws
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2
Take off cover
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Add brake fluid to level
Guideline
A
Level
(brake fluid level
below reservoir rim)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
V02724-10
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the
screws.
Info
Clean up the overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately
with water.
1
.
3
with membrane
.
A
.
5 mm (0.2 in)
p. 116)