Operation Manual

13 BRAKE SYSTEM 76
13.1 Checking the free travel of the hand brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake circuit.
– Set the free travel on the hand brake lever in accordance with the specification.
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(All EXC/EXC Six Days models, 125 XC‑W EU)
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Press the hand brake lever toward the handlebar and check free travel
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Free travel of hand brake lever ≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
» If the free travel does not equal the specification:
– Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever. ( p. 76)
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(XC‑W US, XC‑W Six Days US)
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Press the hand brake lever forward and check free travel
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Free travel of hand brake lever ≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
» If the free travel does not equal the specification:
– Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. ( p. 76)
13.2 Adjusting free travel of hand brake lever (All EXC/EXC Six Days models, 125 XC‑W EU)
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– Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. ( p. 76)
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Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever with the adjustment screw
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Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to reduce free travel. The pressure point
moves away from the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to increase free travel. The pres-
sure point moves towards the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
13.3 Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever (XC‑W US, XC‑W Six Days US)
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– Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. ( p. 76)
– Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever to your hand size by turning adjust-
ing screw
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Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
hand brake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the hand brake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!