Checking The Brake Pads For Wear - APRILIA SCARABEO 500 - 2003 Manual

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Remove the air cleaner (5).
CLEANING
WARNING
Fire and explosion hazard! Never wash
t h e f i l t e r i n g e l e m e n t i n p e t r o l o r
flammable solvents.
Do not use additives or fluid detergents,
as this would lead to moisture build-up
inside the filter casing. Use compressed
air only.
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Blow the filtering element (5) with
compressed air.
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N E V E R S M E A R T H E F I L T E R I N G
ELEMENT WITH OIL. This would impair
correct operation of filter and engine.
When refitting the filter (5), insert it into
its seat making sure that the seal
matches perfectly. Tighten the filter
casing cover (4).
CAUTION
CAUTION
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CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR
WEAR
R e a d p a g e 2 9 ( B R A K E F L U I D -
Recommendations), page 29 (DISK
B R A K E S ) a n d
(MAINTENANCE).
Check the brake pads for wear after the
first 1000 km (625 miles) and every 2000
km (1250 miles) afterwards. The rate at
which brake pads will wear depends on
usage, riding style and road surface
condition.
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