Front Brake - MOTO GUZZI BREVA V750IE Manual

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FRONT BRAKE

CHECK
u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page
46 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
u Turn the handlebar fully to the right.
u 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:
CAUTION
When the disc pads wear out, the level
of the fluid decreases progressively.
u Check the brake discs and pads for
wear, see page 60 (CHECKING THE
BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR).
If the pads and/or the disc do not need
replacing, provide for topping up.
30 use and maintenance Breva
TOPPING UP
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Carefully read page 28 (BRAKE FLUID -
recommendations).
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CAUTION
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The brake fluid may flow out of the
reservoir. Do not operate the front brake
2
leve r if the screws (1) have been
loosened or, most important, with the
brake fluid reservoir plug removed.
u Unscrew the two screws (1) of the brake
fluid reservoir (2) using a cross-head
screwdriver.
WARNING
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
brake fluid to the air.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic and will
absorb moisture from the air.
Leave the brake fluid reservoir open
O N L Y f o r t h e t i m e n e c e s s a r y f o r
topping up.
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Raise and remove the plug (3) together
with the screws (1).
u Remove the gasket (4).
CAUTION
In order not to spill the brake fluid while
topping up, do not shake the vehicle.
D o n o t p u t a d d i t i v e s o r o t h e r
substances into the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.
u Top up the reservoir (2) with brake fluid,
see page 85 (LUBRICANT CHART)
until bringing level between the "MIN"
and "MAX" marks.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the "MAX" level while
topping up.
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 a Moto Guzzi
Authorised Dealer, since it may be
necessary to bleed the system.