13 BRAKE SYSTEM 107
13.8 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 over-
heating. Adjust the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
V00061-10
(Duke)
–
Disconnect spring
.
–
Remove screw
.
–
Loosen nut
and turn it back with ball joint
until the maximum amount of
free travel is reached.
– To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever to individual requirements,
loosen nut
and turn screw
accordingly.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
–
Turn ball joint
as required until free travel
is reached. If necessary, adjust
the basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
–
Hold screw
and tighten nut
.
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–
Hold ball joint
and tighten nut
.