12 BRAKE SYSTEM 73
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– Check that leaf spring 6 in the brake caliper and sliding plate 7 in the brake
caliper support are seated correctly.
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– Insert the brake linings, insert the pin, and mount the cotter pin.
– Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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– Correct the brake fluid quantity to level A.
Guideline
Dimension A (brake fluid level below
top edge of container)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 119)
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
12.9 Checking the free travel of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
– If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
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– Disconnect spring 1.
– Move the foot brake lever backwards and forwards between the end stop and the
foot brake cylinder piston bracket and check free travel A.
Guideline
Free travel of foot brake lever 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
–
Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever. x ( p. 73)
– Reconnect spring 1.
12.10 Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever x
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
– If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
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