APRILIA RS 125 Workshop Manual page 45

RS125
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP REAR BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL
•
The brake fluid reservoir is on the right side of the
vehicle.
•
The procedure is the same as for the front brake.
BLEEDING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
• See (SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART) for
maintenance intervals.
• The air, if any, present inside the hydraulic circuit will
serve as "pad" by absorbing most of the pressure
coming from the brake master cylinder and thus
reducing the calliper efficiency during braking.
•
If some air is present inside the circuit,
control is "spongy" and the braking efficiency is
reduced.
DANGER
It is fundamental that air is bled off the
hydraulic circuit after the brakes have been
refitted and the braking system has been
restored to its standard operating conditions,
since it would be very dangerous for the vehicle
and the rider not to do so.
Brake fluid is an irritant. Avoid contact with
eyes or skin. In the event of accidental contact,
wash affected body parts thoroughly. In the
event of accidental contact with eyes, contact
an eye specialist or seek medical advice.
WARNING
Brake fluid should be handled with care, as it
chemically reacts with paintwork, plastic parts,
rubber, etc.
Wear latex gloves when servicing.
When handling brake fluid, take care not to spill
it onto plastic or paint-finished parts or they will
damage.
the brake
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