Brake Fluid-Recommendations; Disc Brakes - APRILIA RS 50 - 2004 Manual

BRAKE FLUID-recommendations

NOTE
This vehicle is provided with front
and rear disc brakes, with separate hy-
draulic circuits.
The following information refers to a single
braking system, but is valid for both.
WARNING
Sudden resistance or clearance prob-
lems 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.
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WARNING
Make sure that the brake discs are nei-
ther oily nor greasy, especially after
maintenance or checking operations.
Check that the brake cables are neither
twisted nor worn out.
Prevent water or dust from accidentally
getting into the circuit.
In case maintenance operations are to
be performed on the hydraulic circuit, it
is advisable to use latex gloves.
If the brake fluid gets in contact with the
skin or the eyes, it can cause serious ir-
ritations.
Carefully wash the parts of your body
that get in contact with the liquid.
Consult a doctor or an oculist if the liq-
uid gets in contact with your eyes.
Do not dispose of the brake fluid in the
environment.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
CAUTION
When using the brake fluid, take care
not to spill it on the plastic or painted
parts, since it can damage them.

DISC BRAKES

WARNING
The brakes are the parts that most en-
sure your safety and for this reason
they must always be perfectly working;
check them before every trip.
The brake fluid must be changed once a
year by an aprilia Official Dealer.
Use brake fluid of the type specified in
the lubricant chart, see p. 75 (LUBRI-
CANT CHART).
This vehicle is provided with front and rear
hydraulic disc brakes.
When the disc pads wear out, the level of
the fluid decreases to automatically com-
pensate for their wear.
The front brake fluid tank is positioned on
the right part of the handlebar, near the
front brake lever coupling.
The rear brake fluid tank is positioned un-
der the upper part of the fairing, on the
right side of the vehicle.
Periodically check the brake fluid level in
the tanks, see p. 23 (FRONT BRAKE),
p. 24 (REAR BRAKE) and the wear of the
pads, see p. 56 (CHECKING THE BRAKE
PAD WEAR).