Sodi GT4 - Brake Pads

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USER MAINTENANCE GUIDE
ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS
Keep go-kart in original configuration
Use spare parts of Sodikart origin
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GT4
Brake pads
The brake pads must be changed, when their have worn
down to minimum thickness.
Minimum brake pad thickness: 8 mm (4 mm lining + 4 mm
steel support).
Minimum brake disc thickness: 17 mm.
Legend
1 Brake fluid reservoir cap
2 Right pad
3 Left pad
4 Retaining clip
5 Upper guide stem
6 Lower guide stem
• Unscrew and remove the brake fluid filler cap (1).
Wrap a dry rag around the neck of the filler to prevent
spillage.
• Using your hand push back the left-hand pad (3) to
return the piston in their initial positions. The brake
fluid will rise several millimetres in the tank.
• Remove the retention pins (4) from the brake pad
guide stems (5) and (6).
• Remove the 2 stalk of guide (5) and (6) and remove
both worn plaques of brake.
1
3
5
6
2
4
4
1
3
2
• Insert the new pads taking care to position them
correctly.
• Hold the two pads in position and slide the two guide
stems (5) and (6).
• Check that the clips (4) are in good condition, and
then engage them.
• Check that the clips (4) are properly engaged.
• If the brake fluid is above maximum level, partially
bleed the system, top up and replace the filler cap with
its sealing ring.
• Test the brake before to rent the go-kart.
NOTES
 Double-check that the clips (4) are properly engaged.
 Ensure that the pads are in the correct position.
 It is strongly advised to bleed and renew the braking
circuit after each change of brake pads. The go-kart will
have optimum braking performance.
WARNING
!
 Never operate the go-kart if the brake pads have
worn beyond their permitted limits.
 Use only genuine SODIKART brake pads.
 Make sure the pads are assembled correctly and that
the braking system is working efficiently before
operating the go-kart.
 Check brake pad wear daily.