Front Brake - APRILIA ETX 125 - 1998 Manual

FRONT BRAKE

Carefully read p. 22 (BRAKE FLUID - rec-
ommendations) and (DISC BRAKES).
CHECKING
c
Position the vehicle on firm and
flat ground.
To check the brake fluid level, proceed as
follows:
Position the vehicle on the stand.
Rotate the handlebar leftwards, so that
the fluid contained in the reservoir (1) is
parallel to the " MIN " mark stamped on
the glass (2).
Make sure that the level of the brake fluid
contained in the tank exceeds the " MIN "
mark stamped on the glass (2).
If not, provide for topping up.
TOPPING UP
a
The brake fluid may flow out of
the reservoir. Do not operate the
brake lever if the screws (3) are
loose or, most important, if the brake
fluid tank cover has been removed.
Unscrew the two screws (3).
Remove the cover (4).
a
In order not to spill the brake fluid
while topping up, keep the fluid in
the reservoir parallel to the reser-
voir rim.
Remove the gasket (5).
Fill the tank with brake fluid, see p. 72
(LUBRICANT CHART), until it covers the
glass completely.
Put back the gasket (5) in its seat cor-
rectly.
Put back the cover (4).
Screw and tighten the two screws (3).
a
Check the braking efficiency. If
necessary, contact your aprilia
Official Dealer.
In case of excessive movement of the
brake lever, of excessive elasticity or in
case there is air in the circuit, contact
your aprilia Official Dealer, since it
may be necessary to bleed the system.
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