13 BRAKE SYSTEM 72
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for DOT 5
brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
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– Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
–
Remove screws
.
–
Remove cover
with membrane
.
– Press the brake caliper onto the brake disc by hand in order to push back the brake
pistons. Ensure that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir,
extracting it by suction if it does.
Info
Make sure when pushing back the brake pistons that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
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Remove cotter pins
, pull out pin
, and remove the brake linings.
– Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
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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 brake linings in pairs.
– Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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–
Correct the brake fluid quantity to level
.
Guideline
Level
(brake fluid level below con-
tainer rim)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 112)
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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