BRAKE SYSTEM 14
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14.1 Checking play of handbrake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake circuit.
– Set the free travel on the hand brake lever in accordance with the specification.
M01855-10
–
Push the handbrake lever forwards and check play
A
.
Play of hand brake lever 3 … 5 mm (0.12 … 0.2 in)
» If the play does not meet specifications:
–
Adjust the play of the hand brake lever. ( p. 59)
14.2 Adjusting the play of the hand brake lever
Q00410-10
–
Check the play of the handbrake lever. ( p. 59)
–
Adjust the play of the hand brake lever using adjusting screw
1
.
Guideline
Play of hand brake lever 3 … 5 mm (0.12 … 0.2 in)
14.3 Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever
Q00413-10
–
Remove screw
1
. Take off cover
2
.
Q00412-10
–
Check the play of the handbrake lever. ( p. 59)
– Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever with adjusting
screw
3
to the rider's hand size.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance
between the hand brake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the
distance between the hand brake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
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