Front Brake - APRILIA RS 250 - 1998 Manual

FRONT BRAKE

Checking
c
Position the vehicle on firm and
flat ground.
Position the vehicle on the stand, see
p. 46 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND) and rotate the handlebar
completely rightwards.
Make sure that the fluid level exceeds
the " MIN " mark.
If the fluid does not reach the " MIN "
mark, provide for topping up.
Topping up:
a
The brake fluid may flow out of
the tank. Do not operate the front
brake lever if the screws (2) are
loose or, most important, if the brake
fluid tank cover has been removed.
Unscrew the two screws (1) of the brake
fluid tank (2).
Raise and remove the cover (3) together
with the screws and the gasket (4).
c
In order not to spill the brake flu-
id while topping up, do not
shake the vehicle.
Fill the tank (2) with brake fluid, see p. 86
(LUBRICANT CHART), until reaching
the correct level between the " MIN " and
" MAX " marks.
a
When topping up, never exceed
the "MAX" level.
It is advisable to top up until
reaching the "MAX" level only with new
pads.
When the disc pads wear out, the level
of the fluid decreases progressively to
compensate for their wear.
Do not reach the "MAX" level with worn
out pads, since this will cause a fluid
outflow when the pads are changed.
To reassemble the components, follow
the reverse order.
a a
Check the braking efficiency. If
necessary, contact your aprilia
Official Dealer.
In case of excessive stroke of the brake
lever, of excessive elasticity or in case
there is air in the circuit, contact your
aprilia Official Dealer, since it may be
necessary to bleed the system.
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