Front Brake - MOTO GUZZI 2005 Griso 1100 Use And Maintenance Book

FRONT BRAKE

CHECK
Keep the vehicle upright, so as to keep
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the fluid in the reservoir (2) level with the
plug (3).
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 64
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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
1
Carefully read page 29 (BRAKE FLUID -
recommendations).
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Brake fluid may spill out. Do not operate
the front brake lever if the screws (1)
4
have been loosened or, most important,
with the brake fluid reservoir plug
removed.
2
Unscrew the two screws (1) of the brake
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fluid reservoir (2) using a cross-head
screwdriver.
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.
Raise and remove the plug (3) together
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with the screws (1).
Remove the gasket (4).
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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.
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
Top up reservoir (2) with recommended
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brake fluid, see page 85 (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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