13 Brake System; Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Hand Brake Lever; Checking The Brake Discs - Husqvarna FE 450 EU 2020 Owner's Manual

13 BRAKE SYSTEM

13.1
13.2
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Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever

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Checking the brake discs

Warning
Danger of accidents Worn-out brake discs reduce the braking effect.
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Make sure that worn-out brake discs are replaced immediately. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motor-
cycles workshop will be glad to help.)
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Adjust basic position of the hand brake lever to your hand
size by turning adjusting screw
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to decrease the
distance between the hand brake lever and the han-
dlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to increase
the distance between the hand brake lever and the
handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not
apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding.
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Check the front and rear brake disc thickness at multiple
points for the dimension
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around
the contact surface of the brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
front
rear
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
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Change the front brake disc.
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Change the rear brake disc.
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Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking,
and deformation.
» If the brake disc exhibits damage, cracking, or deforma-
tion:
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Change the front brake disc.
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Change the rear brake disc.
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2.5 mm (0.098 in)
3.5 mm (0.138 in)