Front Brake Calliper - MOTO GUZZI NEVADA User Manual

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FRONT BRAKE CALLIPER

C a r e f u l l y r e a d
(MAINTENANCE).
WARNING
A dirty disk will soil the pads, leading to
loss of braking efficiency. Dirty pads
must be replaced, while dirty discs
must be cleaned with a high-quality
degreaser.
CAUTION
When disassembling and reassembling,
be careful not to damage the brake
hoses, the discs and the pads.
NOTE
To remove the front brake
calliper, the vehicle must be kept upright
and safely supported, with the front wheel
raised off the ground.
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DISASSEMBLY
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Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
u Rotate the wheel manually until bringing
the space between two wheel spokes
2
before the brake calliper.
u Have someone keep the handlebar
steady in a position as for riding, so that
the steering is locked.
Brake calliper screws (1) tightening
torque: 50 Nm (5 kgm).
u Unscrew and remove the two brake
p a g e 4 5
calliper screws (1).
Do not operate the brake lever after
removing the calliper, otherwise the
pistons may slip out of their seats,
leading to brake fluid leakage.
Should this happen, contact your Moto
Guzzi Authorised Dealer, who will
rectify the problem.
Withdraw the brake calliper (2) from the
u
disc, leaving it attached to the hose (3).
CAUTION
CAUTION
REASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Proceed with care, in order not to
damage the brake pads.
u Position the brake calliper (2) to the disc
so that the calliper mounting holes
match the support holes.
WARNING
On assembly, replace both calliper
retaining screws (1) with new ones of
the same type.
u Screw and tighten the two calliper
retaining screws (1).
Brake calliper screws tightening torque:
50 Nm (5 kgm).
u Carefully remove the support.
CAUTION
After reassembly, operate the brake
lever repeatedly and check the braking
system for proper operation.