General Information About Husaberg Disc Brakes - HUSABERG Edition 2004 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT HUSABERG
DISC BRAKES
BRAKE CALIPERS:
Secure the screws of the caliper support with Loctite 243 and tigh-
ten to 25 Nm.
BRAKE PADS:
The brake pads are fitted with TOSHIBA TT 2701(FC/FE),
BERINGER 1100S (FS) sintered lining at the front and ID450 sinte-
red lining at the back. These linings provide an optimal combina-
tion of dosing, brake performance and life cycle. The lining type is
stated on the back of the brake pad and also recorded in the
homologation papers.
Other brake pads are available for competition sports.
BRAKE DISCS:
Wear will reduce the thickness of the brake disk around the moun-
ting face (1) of the brake pads.
Brake disks with less than the minimum thickness are a
safety risk. Have the brake disk replaced as soon as it
reaches the wear limit.
Always have repairs to the brake system performed by
an authorized Husaberg shop.
WEAR LIMIT (A) BRAKE DISKS:
front FC/FE . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5 mm
front FS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 mm
rear FC/FE/FS . . . . . . . . . .3.5 mm
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS:
The brake fluid reservoirs on the front and rear wheel brakes have
been designed in such a way that even if the brake pads are worn it
is not necessary to top up the brake fluid. If the brake fluid level
drops below the minimum level either the brake system has a leak
or the brake pads are completely worn.In this case, consult an aut-
horized Husaberg dealer immediately.
BRAKE FLUID:
Husaberg fills the brake systems with Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1
brake fluid, one of the best brake currently available. We recom-
mend that you continue to use it. DOT 5.1 brake fluid is based on
glycol ether and of an amber color. If you do not have any DOT 5.1
for refilling, you may use DOT 4 brake fluid. However, you should
replace it as soon as possible with DOT 5.1.
Never use brake fluid DOT 5. The color of this silicon oil-based pro-
duct is purple red. The gaskets and brake hoses of Husaberg
motorcycles are not designed for DOT 5 brake fluid.
WARNING: Have the brake fluid changed at least once
annually. If you wash your motorcycle often, the brake
fluid should be changed even more frequently. Brake
fluid tends to absorb water. Therefore, vapor pockets
may form in "old" brake fluids even at low temperatures,
causing the brake system to fail.
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