APRILIA LEONARDO 250 Workshop Manual page 44

LEONARDO 250 - 300
CAUTION
The topping up to the "MAX" level can be carried out
only with new pads. The fluid level decreases pro-
gressively with the pad wear.
Do not top up to the "MAX" level with worn pads,
since this may cause an outflow of liquid when the
brake pads are changed.
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Fill the tank (4) with brake fluid, until it covers the glass
(1) completely.
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To reassemble the components, follow the reverse or-
der.
CHECKING BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR
IMPORTANT The following information refer to a single brak-
ing system, but are valid for both.
Check brake pads for wear, see 2.1.2 (PERIODIC MAINTE-
NANCE CHART).
The wear of the disc brake pads depends on the use, on the
kind of drive and on the road.
CAUTION
Check the wear of the brake pads, especially before
every trip.
To carry out a rapid checking of the wear of the pads, pro-
ceed as follows:
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Place the motorcycle on the centre stand.
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Carry out a visual check between the brake calliper
and the pads, proceeding as follows:
from below, on the front part, for front brake calliper (7);
from below, on the rear part, for the rear brake calliper (8).
CAUTION
The excessive wear of the friction material would
cause the contact of the pad metal support with the
disc, with consequent metallic noise and production
of sparks from the calliper; braking efficiency, safety
and soundness of the disc would thus be negatively
affected.
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When the lining material of even just one of the brake
pads is worn down to nearly 1.5 mm (0.05 in), change
both brake pads.
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