MOTO GUZZI nevada User Manual page 76

CAUTION
When disassembling and reassembling,
be careful not to damage the brake
hoses, the disks and the pads.
NOTE
To remove the front brake calliper,
the vehicle must be kept upright and safely
supported, with the front wheel raised off the
ground.
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
u Rotate the wheel manually until bringing
the space between two wheel spokes
before the brake calliper.
u Have someone keep the handlebar
steady in a position as for riding, so that
the steering is locked.
Brake calliper screw (1) tightening
torque: 50 Nm (5 kgm).
u Unscrew and remove the two brake
calliper screws (1).
CAUTION
Do not operate the brake lever after
removing the calliper, otherwise the
pistons may slip out of their seats,
leading to brake fluid leakage.
Should this happen, contact your Moto
Guzzi Authorized Dealer, who will
rectify the problem.
u Withdraw the brake calliper (2) from the
disk, leaving it attached to the hose (3).
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REASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Be very careful to avoid damaging the
brake pads.
WARNING
Keep your fingers clear, do not allow
them to become crushed between the
wheel, the caliper or the fork. Do not
attempt to align the holes in the caliper
using your fingers. Failure to obey this
warning can cause serious injury.
u Position the brake calliper (2) to the disk
so that the calliper mounting holes
match the support holes.
WARNING
On assembly, replace both calliper
retaining screws (1) with new ones of
the same type.
u Screw and tighten the two calliper
retaining screws (1).
Brake calliper screw tightening torque:
50 Nm (5 kgm).
u Carefully remove the support.
WARNING
After servicing the brakes, always make
sure they function properly. If the stroke
of the lever or pedal is excessive, or if
y o u d e t e c t t h a t t h e
effectiveness is reduced in any way,
have your vehicle serviced by your
Local Moto Guzzi Dealer. It may be
necessary to have your dealer bleed the
system, or there may be some other
problem with the brake system.
Ne ve r r i de your ve hic l e in tr affic
immediately after servicing the brakes.
Always apply the brake pedal or lever
several times before riding your vehicle.
Then, try your vehicle in a parking lot or
other safe area with little traffic to
ensure that the brakes are working
p r o p e r l y . F a i l u r e t o o b s e r v e t h i s
warning can lead to a serious accident
with subsequent serious injury or
death.
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