Brake Fluid-Recommendations; Disc Brakes - APRILIA LEONARDO 125 - 2006 Manual

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BRAKE FLUID-recommendations

NOTE
This vehicle is provided with front
and rear disc brakes, with separate
hydraulic circuits.
The following information refers to a single
braking system, but is valid for both.
! WARNING
S u d d e n r e s i s t a n c e o r c l e a r a n c e
problems on the brake lever may be due
to troubles in the hydraulic system.
For any doubt regarding the perfect
functioning of the braking system and
in case you are not able to carry out the
usual checking operations, contact
your aprilia Official Dealer.
26 use and maintenance Leonardo 125 - 150 - 250 - 300
! WARNING
Pay special attention to the brake disc
and friction material, making sure that
they are neither dirty nor oily, especially
a f t e r m a i n t e n a n c e o p e r a t i o n s o r
inspections.
Make sure that the brake pipe is neither
twisted nor worn out.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE FLUID IN
THE ENVIRONMENT.

DISC BRAKES

!
WARNING
The brakes are the parts that most
ensure your safety and for this reason
they must always be perfectly working;
check them before every trip.
A d i r t y d i s c s o i l s t h e p a d s , w i t h
consequent reduction of the braking
efficiency. Dirty pads must be replaced,
while dirty discs must be cleaned with a
high-quality degreaser.
The brake fluid must be changed every
two years by an aprilia Official Dealer.