Husqvarna 701 Enduro 2017 Repair Manual page 135

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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Stand the vehicle upright.
Remove screw cap O with membrane
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Press the brake caliper onto the brake disc by hand in order to push back the
brake piston. 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 when pushing back the brake piston that you do not press
the brake caliper against the spokes.
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Stand the vehicle upright.
Remove screw cap O with membrane
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Press the brake caliper onto the brake disc by hand in order to push back the
brake piston. 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 when pushing back the brake piston that you do not press
the brake caliper against the spokes.
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Remove cotter pin
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remove pin © toward the left 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
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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 foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
Add brake fluid to the MAX marking.
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Brake fluid DOT 4 (S3 p. 316)
Mount screw cap with membrane.
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Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.
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