13 BRAKE SYSTEM 85
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Check that leaf spring
in the brake caliper and sliding plate
in the brake
caliper support are seated correctly.
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– Insert the new brake linings, insert the pin, and mount the cotter pins.
Info
Always change the full set of brake linings.
– Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake linings are lying correctly
against the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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Correct the brake fluid quantity to level
.
Guideline
Dimension
(brake fluid level below
top edge of container)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 141)
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Wash off overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.
13.9 Checking the 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 the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
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Disconnect spring
.
– Move the foot brake lever back and forth between the end stop and the contact to
the foot brake cylinder piston 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. 85)
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Reconnect spring
.
13.10 Adjusting the basic position 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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