Checking The Front Brake Linings - HUSABERG FE 450 EU Owner's Manual

13 BRAKE SYSTEM
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to old brake fluid.
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Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule. (Your authorized HUSABERG work-
shop would be pleased to help you.)
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable 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!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
13.7

Checking the front brake linings

Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by worn brake linings.
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Change worn brake linings immediately. (Your authorized HUSABERG workshop would be pleased to help you.)
Preparatory work
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Check the front brake linings. (
Main work
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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
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Add brake fluid to level
Guideline
Level
A
tainer rim)
B01639-10
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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Check the brake linings for minimum thickness
Minimum thickness
» If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
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Change the front brake linings.
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Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
» If damage or cracking is visible:
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Change the front brake linings.
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p. 65)
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1
with membrane .
2 3
.
A
(brake fluid level below con-
p. 106)
A
5 mm (0.2 in)
.
A
≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
( p. 66)
x
x ( p. 66)
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