12 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Note
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance
with the applicable regulations.
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.
Preparatory work
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Check the brake linings of the rear brake. (
K01106-10
Main work
(All FC models)
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap
1
with membrane
2
and the O-
ring.
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Add brake fluid up to the marking
A
.
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Mount and tighten the screw cap with the membrane and
O-ring.
Info
Immediately clean up any brake fluid that has
overflowed or spilled with water.
V01357-10
(FX 450)
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove the cable ties.
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Remove screw cap
1
with membrane
2
and the shim.
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Add brake fluid up to the marking
A
.
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Mount and tighten the screw cap with the membrane and
the shim.
Info
Immediately clean up any brake fluid that has
overflowed or spilled with water.
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Mount the cable ties.