Rear Brake - MOTO GUZZI GRISO 1100 Manual

REAR BRAKE

CHECK
Keep the vehicle upright, so as to keep
u
the fluid in the reservoir (1) level with the
plug (2).
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 brake pad wear, see page 64
(CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR
WEAR) and disc wear.
If the pads and/or the disc do not need
replacing, provide for topping up.
32 use and maintenance Griso
2
1
TOPPING UP
Carefully read page 29 (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).
2
3
1
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.
Remove the gasket (3).
u
u Top up reservoir (1) with recommended
brake fluid, see page 85 (LUBRICANT
CHART), until reaching correct level that
is in-between the marks "MIN" and
"MAX".
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.
If brake lever travel is too long or in the
event of loss of braking, contact a Moto
Guzzi Authorised Dealer, as the system
may need bleeding.