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16.4 Adjusting free travel of hand brake lever (All EXC models)
E00844-12
– Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. ( p. 169)
– Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever with the adjust-
ment screw
1
.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to reduce free
travel. The pressure point moves away from the
handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to increase
free travel. The pressure point moves towards the han-
dlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not
apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
16.5 Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever (All XC‑W models)
E00844-12
– Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. ( p. 169)
–
Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever to your hand
size by turning adjusting screw
1
.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the
distance between the hand brake lever and the han-
dlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease
the distance between the hand brake lever and the han-
dlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not
apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
16.6 Checking the front brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidents An insufficient brake fluid level will cause the brake system to fail.
If the brake fluid level drops below the specified marking or the specified value, the brake system is
leaking or the brake linings are worn down.
– Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated.
Warning
Danger of accidents Old brake fluid reduces the braking effect.
– Make sure that brake fluid for the front and rear brake is changed in accordance with the service
schedule.
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