Operation Manual

13 BRAKE SYSTEM 84
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 regu-
lations.
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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– Stand the vehicle upright.
–
Remove screw cap

with membrane

and the O-ring.
– Press the brake piston back into the basic position and ensure that brake fluid does
not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir, if necessary extract excess.
Info
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 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.
Info
Always change the brake linings in pairs.
– Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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–
Add brake fluid to level

.
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 141)
–
Mount screw cap

with membrane

and O-ring.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.