Brake system, pads and handbrake
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Brake system, pads and handbrake
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Brake pads, brake shoes and brake discs
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Check the thickness of the brake pads and the condition of the brake discs.
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It is advisable to change the pads when they have worn down to a thickness of 5 mm (0.16 in) or less.
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Check that the acoustic pad-wear warning device is intact.
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It is advisable to change the handbrake shoes if more than 10 turns of the thread are visible when looking through a hole in the disc.
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Check the lever travel. If the wheels are not locked at the 6th notch, the handbrake must be adjusted.
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Before adjusting the brake shoes, check that the cable does not exert a pull on the lever.
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Screw out the adjuster until the brake disc is blocked.
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Then screw the adjuster back until the brake disc rotates freely.
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Repeat this procedure on the other rear wheel.
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Replacement of the brake shoes is recommended if more than 10 thread turns of the adjuster are visible through the adjusting hole in the disc.
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Check the amount of handbrake lever travel in reserve
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Pull up the handbrake lever to the 2nd notch.
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Tighten the adjusting nut on the rod until the brake starts to act.
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Release the handbrake lever and apply it again. The wheels should be locked at the 3rd-6th notch.
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