Front Brake - APRILIA MX 125 Manual De Instrucciones

FRONT BRAKE

Carefully read pag. 38 (BRAKE FLUID -
recommendations) and (DISC BRAKES).
CHECKING
CAUTION
Position the vehicle on firm and flat
ground.
To check the brake fluid level, proceed as
follows:
Position the vehicle on the stand.
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Rotate the handlebar leftwards, so that
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the fluid contained in the reservoir (1) is
parallel to the ≈MIN∆ mark stamped on
the glass (2).
Make sure that the level of the brake fluid
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contained in the tank exceeds the ≈MIN∆
mark stamped on the glass (2).
If not, provide for topping up.
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TOPPING UP
WARNING
The brake fluid may flow out of the
reservoir. Do not operate the brake
lever if the screws (3) are loose or, most
important, if the brake fluid tank cover
has been removed.
Unscrew the two screws (3).
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Remove the cover (4).
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WARNING
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.
Remove the gasket (5).
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Fill the tank with brake fluid, see pag. 88
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(LUBRICANT CHART), until it covers the
glass completely.
Put back the gasket (5) in its seat
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correctly.
Put back the cover (4).
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Screw and tighten the two screws (3).
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WARNING
Check the braking efficiency. If
necessary, contact your aprilia
Official Dealer.
In case of excessive movement of the
brake lever, of excessive elasticity or in
case there is air in the circuit, contact
your aprilia Official Dealer, since it may
be necessary to bleed the system.
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