13/BRAKE SYSTEM 93
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Never user DOT 5 brake fluid! This is based on silicone oil and is colored purple. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for
DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid is corrosive and may damage painted surfaces!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container!
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Remove the front brake linings. ( p. 91)
– Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
– Remove screws .
– Remove cover with membrane .
– Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake fluid
overflows from the brake fluid reservoir.
– Mount the front brake linings. ( p. 92)
– Correct brake fluid level to .
Guideline
Dimension (brake fluid level below
top edge of container)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 223)
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
16.11Checking free travel of 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 free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
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– Disconnect spring .
– Move the foot brake lever backwards and forwards between the end stop and the
foot brake cylinder piston bracket and check free travel .
Guideline
Free travel at 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. ( p. 93)
– Reconnect spring .
16.12Adjusting basic position of 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 free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
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