Operation Manual

13 BRAKE SYSTEM 80
Info
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

.
–
Remove cover

with membrane

.
– 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.
Info
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 pins

, pull out pin

, and remove the brake linings.
– Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
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–
Check that leaf spring

in the brake caliper and sliding plate

in the brake
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.
– 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

(brake fluid level below reser-
voir rim)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 141)
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.