Braking System; Level Check; Top-Up - PIAGGIO MP3 400 i.e. Service Manual

MP3 400 i.e.
Recommended products
AGIP PERMANENT SPEZIAL Coolant
Monoethylene glycol based antifreeze solution,
CUNA NC 956-16

Braking system

Level check

The front and rear brake fluid reservoirs are both
positioned on the handlebars. Proceed as follows:
- Rest the vehicle on its centre stand with the han-
dlebars perfectly horizontal;
- Check the fluid level through the sight glass
«C». A certain lowering of the level is caused by
wear on the pads.

Top-up

Proceed as follows: Loosen the screw «B» and lift
the plastic cover «A» in order to access the brake
fluid reservoir. Loosen the two fixing screws and
remove the reservoir cover; top-up with the rec-
ommended fluid without exceeding the 'MAX.'
mark.
This procedure applies to the rear brake pump top-
up operation; follow the same procedure for the
front brake pump.
Under standard climatic conditions, replace cool-
ant as indicated in the scheduled maintenance
table.
WARNING
ONLY USE DOT 4 CLASS BRAKE FLUIDS.
COOLING SYSTEM FLUIDS ARE HIGHLY COR-
ROSIVE. MAKE SURE THAT IT DOES NOT
COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PAINT-
WORK.
CAUTION
MAKE SURE THE BRAKE FLUID DOES NOT
GET INTO YOUR EYES OR ON YOUR SKIN OR
Maintenance
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