Front Brake - APRILIA PEGASO 650 IE - 2004 Manual

FRONT BRAKE

CHECK
u Keep the vehicle in vertical position and
turn the handlebar, so that the fluid
contained in the tank is parallel to the
brake fluid tank cover.
u Make sure that the fluid level exceeds
the "MIN" mark.
MIN= minimum level
If the fluid does not reach at least the "MIN"
mark:
CAUTION
When the disc pads wear out, the level
of the fluid decreases progressively to
compensate for their wear.
u Check the brake pad wear, see p. 71
(CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR)
and the disc wear.
If the pads and/or the disc do not need
replacing, provide for topping up.
28 use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.
TOPPING UP
Carefully read p. 26 (BRAKE FLUID -
recommendations).
CAUTION
The brake fluid may flow out of the tank.
Do not operate the front brake lever if
the screws (1) and (2) are loose or, most
important, if the brake fluid tank cover
has been removed.
CAUTION
P o s i t i o n a c l o t h u n d e r t h e b r a k e
reservoir, in case some fluid should be
spilled.
u Keep the vehicle in vertical position and
turn the handlebar, so that the fluid
contained in the tank is parallel to the
brake fluid tank cover.
u Unscrew the screw (1), using a short,
cross-tip screwdriver.
u Unscrew the screw (2).
WARNING
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
brake fluid to the air.
The brake fluid is hygroscopic and
when in contact with the air it absorbs
its humidity.
Leave the brake fluid tank open ONLY
for the time necessary for topping up.