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16 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Warning
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.
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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.
Remove screws O ■
Remove cover
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with membrane
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Press the brake caliper onto the brake disc by hand in order to push back the
brake pistons. Ensure that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reser
voir, extracting it by suction if it does.
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Make sure that you do not press the brake caliper against the spokes
when pushing back the brake pistons.
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Remove cotter pin ©, remove pin
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toward the right by striking it, and remove
the brake linings.
Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
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Check that leaf spring
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in the brake caliper and sliding plate Q in the brake
caliper support are seated correctly.
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 disk and there is a pressure point.
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Correct the brake fluid quantity to level
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Level Q
5 mm (0.2 in)
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Brake fluid DOT 4 (SB p. 316)
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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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