Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Hand Brake Lever; Checking The Brake Discs; Checking The Front Brake Fluid Level - Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 EU 2022 Owner's Manual

13 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever

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Checking the brake discs

Warning
Danger of accidents Worn-out brake discs reduce the braking effect.
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Make sure that worn-out brake discs are replaced immediately. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motor-
cycles workshop will be glad to help.)
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Checking the front brake fluid level

Warning
Danger of accidents An insufficient brake fluid level will cause the brake system to fail.
If the brake fluid level drops below the MIN marking, the brake system is leaking or the brake linings
are worn down.
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Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized
Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
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Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever to your hand
size by turning adjusting wheel
Info
Push the hand brake lever forward and turn the
adjusting wheel.
Do not make any adjustments while riding.
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Check the front and rear brake disc thickness at multiple
points for the dimension
Info
Wear will reduce the thickness of the brake disc at
1
contact surface
Brake discs - wear limit
front
rear
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value.
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Change the front brake disc.
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Change the rear brake disc.
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Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking,
and deformation.
» If the brake disc exhibits damage, cracking, or deforma-
tion:
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Change the front brake disc.
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Change the rear brake disc.
1
.
A
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of the brake linings.
4.5 mm (0.177 in)
3.6 mm (0.142 in)