13 BRAKE SYSTEM 77
13.9 Checking the free travel of the rear brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the rear brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit.
– Set the free travel on the rear brake lever in accordance with the specification.
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(Freeride E‑SX)
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Push the rear brake lever forward and check free travel
.
Guideline
Free travel on the rear brake lever ≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
» If the free travel does not match the specification:
– Adjust the basic position of the rear brake lever. ( p. 77)
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(Freeride E‑XC)
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Push the rear brake lever to the handlebar and check free travel
.
Guideline
Free travel on the rear brake lever ≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
» If the free travel does not match the specification:
– Adjust the free travel of the rear brake lever. ( p. 77)
13.10 Adjusting the basic position of the rear brake lever(Freeride E‑SX)
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– Adjust the basic position of the rear brake lever to your hand size by using adjust-
ing screw
.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
rear brake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the rear brake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Only turn the adjusting screw by hand, and do not use force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding.
13.11 Adjusting the free travel of the rear brake lever(Freeride E‑XC)
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Adjust the free travel of the rear brake lever with adjusting screw
.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to reduce free travel. The pressure point
moves away from the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to increase free travel. The pres-
sure point moves towards the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Only turn the adjusting screw by hand, and do not use force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding.
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