BRAKES 49
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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Remove the front brake linings. x ( p. 47)
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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 piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake fluid
overflows from the brake fluid reservoir.
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Install the front brake linings. x ( p. 48)
– Correct the brake fluid level.
Guideline
Brake fluid level under top level of con-
tainer
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 79)
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
11.10Checking the free travel 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 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 foot brake
cylinder piston bracket and check free travel .
Guideline
Free travel of foot brake lever 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the free travel of the foot brake lever. x ( p. 49)
– Attach spring .
11.11Adjusting the free travel of the foot brake lever x
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 free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
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– Detach the spring.
– Loosen nut .
– Turn push rod until clearance is created.
Guideline
Free travel of foot brake lever 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
– Hold push rod and tighten nut .
– Attach the spring.
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