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BRAKE SYSTEM
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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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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Remove cover
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Manually press the brake caliper toward the brake disc to push back the brake pis-
tons. Ensure that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir, if neces-
sary extract excess.
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Make sure that you do not press the brake caliper against the spokes when
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pushing back the brake pistons.
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Remove cotter pins
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Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
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Check that leaf spring
caliper support are seated correctly.
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Insert the new brake linings, insert the pin, and mount the cotter pins.
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Always change the brake linings in pairs.
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Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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Correct the brake fluid quantity to level
Guideline
Level
voir rim)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
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Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.
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with membrane
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, pull out pin
in the brake caliper and sliding plate
(brake fluid level below reser-
p. 141)
, and remove the brake linings.
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5 mm (0.2 in)
80
in the brake
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