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Checking the rear brake fluid level
The reservoir for the rear disk brake is on the right side of the motorcycle on
the rear brake cylinder.
The brake fluid level may not drop below the upper edge
A of the inspec-
tion glass when the bike is in a horizontal position.
WARNING
IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE UPPER EDGE OF THE INSPECTION GLASS
,
THIS INDICATES THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS EITHER LEAKING OR THE BRAKE SHOES COM-
PLETELY WORN.
Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir *
Remove the screws 1 and take off the cover 2 and diaphragm 3.The
brake pistons must be pushed back to their basic position. Fill DOT 5.1
brake fluid (e.g. Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1) up to 8 mm under the
upper edge of the reservoir. Remount the diaphragm, cover and screws.
Wipe any overflowing or spilled brake fluid off with water.
WARNING
–NEVER USE DOT5 BRAKE FLUID! ITISBASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE
COLOR
. SEALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT.
–S
TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
.
–B
RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. IF
YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT A
DOCTOR
.
!
CAUTION
!
–DON’TLET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT, IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT
REMOVER
.
–U
SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER.
Checking rear brake pads
The brake pads can be inspected from the rear. The thickness of the linings
may not be less than 1 mm (0.04 in).
WARNING
AT THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN
1 MM, OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
DON
’T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED.
!
CAUTION
!
IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY
WORN
, THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DISC,
THEREBY IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC
.
Replacing the rear brake pads *
Dismount the rear wheel (see "Dismounting the rear wheel").
Press the brake shoes apart with a suitable screwdriver to allow the brake
pistons to return to their basic position.
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1 mm
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