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Front Brake
WARNING
Once a bottle of brake fluid is opened, use what is necessary and discard the
rest. Do not store or use a partial bottle fluid. Brake fluid is hygroscopic,
meaning it rapidly absorbs moisture from the air. This causes the boiling
temperature of the brake fluid to drop, which can lead to early brake fade and
the possibility of serious injury.
Front brakes are disc brakes, which controled by a small brake lever on the
right side of the handlebar.
The following checks are recommended to keep the brake system in good
operating condition. How often they need checking depends upon the type of
driving that has been done.
·
Keep fluid level in the master cylinder reservoirs as described see “7.Control
and parts functions”. Normal functioning of the diaphragm is to extend into
the reservoir as fluid lever drops. If the fluid lever is low and the diaphragm is
not extended, a leak is indicated and the diaphragm should be replaced.
Always fill the reservoir as indicated whenever the cover is loosened or
removed to insure proper diaphragm operation. Use DOT 3 brake fluid.
·
Check brake system for fluid leaks.
·
Check brake for excessive travel or
spongy feel.
·
Check friction pads for wear, damage
and loosened.
·
Check security and surface condition
of the disc.
·
Pads should be changed when
friction material
（
A
）
is worn to 3/64”(1mm).
