12 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Warning
Danger of accidents
Old brake fluid reduces the braking effect.
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Make sure that brake fluid for the front and rear brake is changed in accordance with the service
schedule. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
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 the brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid corrodes paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Preparatory work
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Check the brake linings of the rear brake. (
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Remove the right side panel.
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Main work
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Remove the cable ties.
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Remove screw
1
with washer.
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Push the right frame protector to the front and take off at the
bottom.
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap
2
with membrane
3
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.
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Use water to immediately clean up any brake fluid that
has overflowed or spilled.
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Insert the right frame protector from below and push it to the
rear.
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Mount and tighten screw
1
with washer.
Guideline
Screw, frame pro-
tector
M5
3 Nm (2.2 lbf ft)
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Mount the new cable ties.
Finishing work
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Install the right side panel.