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REAR BRAKE
CHECKING THE SYSTEM
NOTE
Carry out these checks only on a
firm, flat surface such as a concrete garage
floor.
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Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 82
(POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
NOTE
If the reservoir is dirty, wipe it with
a clean cloth so that you can see the "MIN"
and "MAX" marks.
◆
Keep the vehicle vertical, so that the fluid
contained in the reservoir (1) is parallel
to the filler cup (2).
MIN = minimum level.
MAX = maximum level.
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Ensure that the fluid level contained in
the brake reservoir (1) is above the
"MIN" mark.
If the fluid does not reach the "MIN" mark:
When the disc pads wear out, the level
of the fluid decreases progressively to
compensate for their wear.
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Check the rear brake pad wear, p. 118
(CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR)
and the rear disc wear.
If the pads and/or the disc do not need
replacing:
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Top
up
the
reservoir,
(TOPPING UP) .
TOPPING UP
Carefully read p. 56 (BRAKES) and p. 57
(DISC BRAKES).
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Remove the right fairing, see p. 107
(REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).
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Unscrew the screw (3) completely.
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Slightly move the complete reservoir (1)
outwards.
Do not operate the rear brake pedal with
the reservoir filler cap (2) removed. This
will cause brake fluid to squirt out and
spill.
◆
Unscrew and remove the reservoir filler
cap (2).
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
brake fluid to the air.
see
below
The brake fluid is hygroscopic and
when in contact with the air it absorbs
its humidity.
Leave the brake fluid reservoir open
O N L Y f o r t h e t i m e n e c e s s a r y f o r
topping up.
NOTE
In order not to spill the brake fluid
while topping up, keep the fluid in the
reservoir parallel to the reservoir rim.
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Remove the gasket (4).
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