Rear Brake - APRILIA ETV MILLE CAPONORD - ETV MILLE CAPONORD ABS - 2006 Use And Maintenance Book

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REAR BRAKE

CHECK
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Keep the vehicle in vertical position, so
that the fluid contained in the tank (1) is
parallel to the plug (2).
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Make sure that the fluid level exceeds
the ≈MIN∆ mark.
MIN= minimum level
MAX= maximum level
If the fluid does not reach at least the ≈MIN∆
mark:
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CAUTION
When the disc pads wear out, the level
of the fluid decreases progressively to
compensate for their wear.
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Check the brake pad wear, see p. 88
(CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR)
and the disc wear.
If the pads and/or the disc do not need
replacing, provide for topping up.
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TOPPING UP
Carefully read p. 30 (BRAKE FLUID -
recommendations).
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CAUTION
The brake fluid may flow out of the tank.
Do not operate the rear brake lever if the
brake fluid tank plug is loose or has
been removed.
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WARNING
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
brake fluid to the air.
The brake fluid is hygroscopic and
when in contact with the air it absorbs
its humidity.
Leave the brake fluid tank open ONLY
for the time necessary for topping up.
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Unscrew and remove the screw (3),
taking the nut.
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Remove the clip (4).
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Unscrew and remove the plug (2).
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In order not to spill the brake fluid while
topping up, keep the fluid in the tank
parallel to the tank rim (in horizontal
position).
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Do not put additives or other subtances
into the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
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clean.
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Remove the gasket (5).
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Top up the reservoir (1) by adding brake
fluid, see p. 112 (LUBRICANT CHART),
until reaching the correct level included
between the ≈MIN∆ and ≈MAX∆ marks∆.
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It is advisable to top up until reaching
the "MAX" level only with new pads. Do
not reach the "MAX" level with worn out
pads, since this will cause a fluid outflow
when the pads are changed.
Check the braking efficiency.
In case of excessive stroke of the brake
lever or reduced efficiency of the
braking system, contact an aprilia
O f f i c i a l D e a l e r , s i n c e i t m a y b e
necessary to bleed the system.
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CAUTION