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MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE 105

Note

Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by damaged brake discs.

– If the brake linings are not changed in time, the steel brake lining carriers grind on the brake disc. The braking effect is greatly

reduced and the brake discs are rendered unserviceable. Check the brake linings regularly.

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– Check the brake linings for minimum thickness .

Minimum thickness  ≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)

» If the minimum thickness is less than specified:

–

Change the rear brake linings. x

– Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.

» If damage or wear is encountered:

–

Change the rear brake linings. x

9.31Removing the front wheel x

– Jack up the motorcycle at the rear. ( p. 76)

– Jack up the motorcycle at the front. ( p. 75)

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– Remove the screws  from both brake calipers.

– Press back the brake linings with a light lateral tilting of the brake calipers on the brake

disc. Pull the brake calipers carefully back from the brake discs and hang them to one

side.

Info

Do not pull the hand brake lever when the brake calipers are removed.

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