12 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the 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.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
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– Position the vehicle upright.
–
Remove screws
1
.
–
Take off the cover with the washer and membrane
2
.
– Press the brake piston back into the basic position and ensure
that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir,
extracting some if necessary.
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–
Remove cotter pin
3
.
– Press back the brake linings by slightly tilting the brake caliper
laterally on the brake disc.
–
Remove pin
4
.
–
Remove brake linings
5
and the retainer spring.
– Clean brake caliper.
– Position the retainer spring.
– Position the new brake linings.
Info
Always change the brake linings in pairs.
–
Mount pin
4
.
Info
To make it easier to mount the pin, push the brake lin-
ings upwards against the retainer spring.
Make sure the brake linings and retainer spring are
seated correctly.
–
Mount cotter pins
3
.
– Check the brake discs. ( p. 72)
– Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake lin-
ings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure
point.