Front Brake - MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200 Manual

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FRONT BRAKE

CHECK
Place the vehicle on the stand, see page
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60 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
Turn the handlebar fully to the right.
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Make sure that the fluid level exceeds
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the "MIN" mark.
MIN= minimum level
MAX= maximum level
If the fluid is below the "MIN" mark:
CAUTION
Brake fluid level decreases as the brake
pads wear down.
Check brake pad wear, see page 76
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(CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR
WEAR) and disc wear.
If the pads and/or the disc do not need
replacing, top up fluid level.
TOPPING UP
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Carefully read page 35 (BRAKE FLUID -
recommendations).
CAUTION
Brake fluid may spill out. Do not operate
the front brake lever if the screws (1)
have been loosened or, most important,
with the brake fluid reservoir plug
removed.
Unscrew the two screws (1) of the brake
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fluid reservoir (2) using a cross-head
screwdriver.
WARNING
Avoid prolonged exposure of brake
fluid to air.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic and will
absorb moisture from the air.
Keep the brake fluid reservoir open
JUST LONG ENOUGH to top up level.
Lift and remove the cover (3) with
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screws (1) and protection (4).
Remove the gasket (5).
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CAUTION
Do not rock the vehicle from side to
side when topping up, or brake fluid
may spill out.
Do not add any additives or other
products to the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other tools, make
sure that they are perfectly clean.
Top up reservoir (2) with recommended
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brake fluid, see page 99 (LUBRICANT
CHART), until reaching correct level that
is in-between the marks ≈MIN∆ and
≈MAX∆.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the "MAX" level mark.
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.
If topped up to "MAX" level with worn
pads, brake fluid will spill out when you
change the pads at a later time.
Check the brake for proper operation.
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.
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