Rear Brake; Topping Up - MOTO GUZZI BREVA V750IE Manual

REAR BRAKE

CHECK
u Keep the vehicle upright, so as to keep
the fluid in the reservoir (1) level with 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:
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.
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2
3
1
1

TOPPING UP

Carefully read page 28 (BRAKE FLUID -
recommendations).
The brake fluid may flow out of the
reservoir. Do not operate the rear brake
lever if the brake fluid reservoir plug
has been loosened or removed.
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 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.
u Unscrew and remove the plug (2).
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
In order not to spill the brake fluid while
t o p p i n g u p , k e e p t h e f l u i d i n t h e
reservoir parallel to the reservoir rim (in
horizontal position).
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.
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Remove the gasket (3).
u Top up the reservoir (1) with brake fluid,
see page 85 (LUBRICANT CHART)
until bringing level between the "MIN"
and "MAX" marks.
CAUTION
T o p u p t o " M AX " l e v e l o n l y af t e r
changing the brake 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.
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