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use and maintenance
ETV mille Caponord ABS
FRONT BRAKE
CHECK
◆
Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.
58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).
◆
Turn the handlebar partially rightwards,
so that the fluid contained in the brake
fluid tank is parallel to the edge of the
brake fluid tank (1) (see figure).
◆
Make sure that the fluid level exceeds
the
≈
MIN
∆
mark.
MIN
= minimum level
If the fluid does not reach at least the
≈
MIN
∆
mark:
!
CAUTION
When the disc pads wear out, the level
of the fluid decreases progressively to
compensate for their wear.
◆
Check the brake pad wear, see p. 88
(CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR)
and the disc wear.
If the pads and/or the disc do not need
replacing, provide for topping up.
TOPPING UP
Carefully read p. 30 (BRAKE FLUID -
recommendations).
!
CAUTION
The brake fluid may flow out of the tank.
Do not operate the front brake lever if
the screws (2) are loose or, most
important, if the brake fluid tank cover
has been removed.
!
CAUTION
Position a cloth under the brake
reservoir, in case some fluid should be
spilled.
◆
Unscrew the two screws (2) of the brake
reservoir (1) by means of a short, cross-
headed screwdriver.
!
WARNING
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
brake fluid to the air.
The brake fluid is hygroscopic and
when in contact with the air it absorbs
its humidity.
Leave the brake fluid tank open ONLY
for the time necessary for topping up.
◆
Raise and remove the cover (3) together
with the screws (2).
◆
Remove the guide cover (4).
◆
Remove the gasket (5).
1
MIN
MIN
2
2
1
5
4
3
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