APRILIA ETV MILLE CAPONORD ABS - 2003 Manual page 55

WARNING
Use only DOT 5 or DOT 4 fluid, see
p. 158 (LUBRICANT CHART), taken from
a clean, sealed container. Never reuse
used brake fluid.
CAUTION
If you use any container or funnel for
topping up, make sure that it is perfect-
ly clean.
Any foreign matter getting into the brake
reservoir may lead to severe damage.
WARNING
Do not add any additives or other sub-
stances to the brake fluid.
CAUTION
When topping up, never exceed the
"MAX" level.
Top up to "MAX"only when new pads are
installed.
CAUTION
Do not fill the reservoir to "MAX" with
worn pads; this will cause fluid to over-
flow the reservoir when the pads are re-
newed.
NOTE
In order to reach the "MAX" lev-
el, use the notch (8) stamped inside the
brake fluid reservoir (1) and top up until
reaching it.
NOTE
If the notch (8) is not present, top
up until covering the glass gauge (2) com-
pletely, but leave a space of 0.20 √ 0.23 in
(5 √ 6 mm) from the brake fluid reservoir rim.
◆
Top up the reservoir with brake fluid, un-
til the fluid covers the glass gauge (2)
completely and reaches the correct level
"MAX".
◆
Replace the gasket (7) in its seat correctly.
◆ Replace the guide cover (6).
◆
Replace the reservoir cover (5) together
with the two screws (3) (4).
◆
Screw and tighten the screw (4).
◆
Screw and tighten the screw (3).
CAUTION
After servicing the brakes, always
check them for function. If the stroke of
the lever is excessive, or if you detect
that the effectiveness of the brakes is
reduced in any way, have your vehicle
serviced by your Local aprilia Dealer.
It may be necessary to have your dealer
bleed the system, or there may be some
other problem with the brake system.
Never ride your vehicle in traffic imme-
diately after servicing the brakes.
Always apply the brake lever several
times before riding your vehicle. Then,
try your vehicle in a parking lot or other
safe area with little traffic to ensure that
the brakes are working properly. Failure
to observe this warning can lead to a
serious accident with subsequent seri-
ous injury or death.
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