APRILIA pegaso 650 i.e. Service Manual page 65

SERVICE AND SETTING UP
Pegaso 650 I.E.
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Carefully read 0.5.1 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATIONS) and 1.2.6 (CLUTCH FLUID).
For the maintenance intervals, see 2.1.1 (REGULAR
SERVICE INTERVALS CHART) under:
– Braking systems;
– Brake fluid.
The air present in the hydraulic system acts as a bearing,
absorbing most of the pressure exerted by the brake
pump and reducing the effectiveness of the caliper action
during braking.
The presence of air is revealed by the "sponginess" of the
brake lever and with the reduced braking capacity.
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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.
If the brake fluid gets in contact with the skin or the
eyes, it can cause serious irritations.
Carefully wash the parts of your body that get in con-
tact with the liquid. Consult a doctor or an oculist if
the liquid gets in contact with your eyes.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE FLUID IN THE ENVIRON-
MENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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CAUTION
Handle brake fluid with care; it may chemically alter
painted surfaces and the parts in plastic, rubber, etc.
In case any maintenance operation has to be carried
out, it is advisable to use latex gloves.
When using the brake fluid, take care not to spill it on
the plastic or painted parts, since it can damage
them.
NOTE
This vehicle is provided with disc brakes with
two, front and rear braking systems having separate hy-
draulic circuits.
The front braking system is with single disc (left side).
The rear braking system is with single disc (right side).
FRONT BRAKING SYSTEM
The front braking system is equipped with a single bleeder
valve (1) positioned on the front brake caliper.
REAR BRAKING SYSTEM
The rear braking system is equipped with a single bleeder
valve (2) positioned on the rear brake caliper.
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