Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen - Owner's Manual > Checking the rear brake linings

Warning

Danger of accidents Worn-out brake linings reduce the braking effect.

• Ensure that worn-out brake linings are replaced immediately. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)

Danger of accidents Damaged brake discs reduce the braking effect.

If the brake linings are not changed in time, the brake lining carriers grind against the brake disc. As a consequence, the braking effect is greatly reduced and the brake discs are destroyed.

• Check the brake linings regularly.

• Check the brake linings for minimum thickness A.

If the minimum thickness is less than specified:

• Change the rear brake linings.

• Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.

If there is wear or tearing:

• Change the rear brake linings.

Checking the free travel of the foot brake lever

Warning

Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.

If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear brake.

• Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.

• Move the foot brake lever back and forth between the end stop and the contact to the foot brake cylinder piston and check free travel A.

Guideline

If the free travel does not match the specification:

• Adjust the free travel of the foot brake lever.

Adjusting the free travel of the foot brake lever

Warning

Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.

If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear brake.

• Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.

• Release nut 1 and use screw 2 to adjust the specified free travel A.

Guideline

Info

The range of adjustment is limited.

• Hold screw 2 and tighten nut 1.

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