VERSION : JANUARY 2009
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MAN023.012
MINIKART MANUAL
14- MECHANICAL BRAKE
14.1 POINTS TO CHECK:
1.
Brake cables: They must be in perfect
state and never have edge points.
Change damaged cables.
2.
Brake calliper (1): It must be correctly
tightened on its support (2). The support
(2) must also be correctly tightened on the
chassis.
3.
Brake pads (4) must be correctly positioned
into brake calliper (1) and assemble the 2
screws (5). Do not forget to reinstall the
return spring.
4.
Brake disk (6): Make sure the brake disk
support is assembled with a cotter pin and
correctly tighten on the rear axle (7).
5.
Make sure the brake disk is correctly
tightened on brake disk support.
NOTE:
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The brake system must be checked regularly: state of screws and bolts, fixation
of brake pads, centering and tightening of brake disk, and mechanical link
between pedal and master cylinder.
9
The brake system is a key safety item of the kart. Regularly check all its components.
In case of doubt, do not drive before fixing the problem.
9
Bad maintenance of the brakes can lead to severe, even fatal injuries.
9
Use spare parts of SODIKART origin.
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