Draining The Braking Systems - APRILIA pegaso 650 i.e. Service Manual

Pegaso 650 I.E.

7.5.6 DRAINING THE BRAKING SYSTEMS

Carefully read 0.5.1 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATIONS).
a
CAUTION
Use latex gloves.
Handle brake fluid with care; it may chemically alter
painted surfaces and the parts in plastic, rubber, etc.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE FLUID IN THE ENVIRON-
MENT.
a
WARNING
Considering the danger for both rider and vehicle, it
is absolutely essential to bleed the hydraulic circuit
once the brakes have been refitted and the braking
system restored to its normal conditions, see 2.17
(BLEEDING THE BRAKING SYSTEMS).
N
Position the vehicle on the side stand.
N
Remove the plastic protection cap.
N
Insert a small rubber pipe on the bleeder valve (1).
N
Introduce the free end of the small rubber pipe into a
clean container for the collection of the fluid.
N
Loosen the bleeder (1) one turn.
N
Slowly pull the brake lever (for the front brake) or the
brake pedal (for the rear brake) thoroughly. Repeat the
operation until all the brake fluid has flown into the con-
tainer.
N
Tighten the bleeder (1).
Bleeder driving torque: 15 Nm (1.5 kgm).
a
CAUTION
Clean the small rubber pipe (on its whole length) and
the bleeder valve, removing any residue of brake flu-
id.
N
Remove the small rubber pipe and clean it.
N
Refit the rubber protection cap.
N
Plug the container.
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