13 BRAKE SYSTEM
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– Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a
horizontal position.
–
Remove screws
1
.
–
Remove cover
2
with membrane
3
.
– Manually press the brake caliper toward the brake disc to push
back the brake pistons. Ensure that brake fluid does not flow
out of the brake fluid reservoir, if necessary extract excess.
Info
Make sure that you do not press the brake caliper
against the spokes when pushing back the brake
pistons.
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–
Remove cotter pins
4
, pull out pin
5
, and remove the
brake linings.
– Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
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–
Check that leaf spring
6
in the brake caliper and sliding
plate
7
in the brake caliper support are seated correctly.
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– Insert the new brake linings, insert the pin, and mount the cot-
ter pins.
Info
Always change the brake linings in pairs.
– Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake lin-
ings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure
point.
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Correct the brake fluid quantity to level
A
.
Guideline
Level
A
(brake fluid level
below reservoir rim)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 162)
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the
screws.