APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual page 42

Periodic Maintenance Operations
Unloose and remove the three screws (7).
Remove the rear brake caliper (8) of the plate (9) and
the relevant cable lead.
Fit the rear brake caliper (8) so that the breather valve
(10) is in the highest position.
With the specific tool, suck the oil through the breather
valve (10) of the rear brake caliper (8) by unscrewing
the breather valve (10) nut by half turn.
Add oil in the brake fluid reservoir (2) for about 2-3
times.
CAUTION
Never allow the fluid reservoir (2) to empty com-
pletely, to prevent air from entering the circuit.
Refit the rear brake caliper. Remove the front hood,
see (REMOVING THE FRONT HOOD).
With the specific tool, suck the oil through the retarder
(12) breather (11), by unscrewing the breather (11) nut
by half turn.
Operate the brake lever until the reservoir is
completely free from air bubbles.
Refit the cover (3) of the brake fluid reservoir (2).
Refit the front hood, see (REMOVING THE FRONT
HOOD).
NOTE
Perform the bleeding again if the braking
action is poor.
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Atlantic 500
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