BRAKE SYSTEM 14
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– Check the brake fluid level and correct if necessary.
Guideline
Brake fluid level below reser-
voir rim
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 98)
–
Position cover
2
with membrane
3
.
–
Mount and tighten screws
1
.
Info
Immediately clean up any brake fluid that has over-
flowed or spilled using water.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 45)
14.9 Checking the free travel of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear
brake.
– Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.
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–
Disconnect spring
1
.
– Move the foot brake lever back and forth between the end
stop and the foot brake cylinder piston bracket and check free
travel
A
.
Guideline
Free travel of foot brake lever 3 … 5 mm (0.12 … 0.2 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever.
( p. 69)
–
Attach spring
1
.
14.10 Adjusting the free travel of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear
brake.
– Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.
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