use and maintenance
MX 125
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REAR BRAKE
Carefully read pag. 38 (BRAKE FLUID -
recommendations) and
(DISC BRAKES)
.
CHECKING
CAUTION
Position the vehicle on firm and flat
ground.
◆
Keep the vehicle in vertical position, so
that the fluid contained in the tank (1) is
parallel to the plug (2).
◆
Make sure that the fluid level exceeds
the "
MIN
" mark.
◆
If the fluid does not reach the "
MIN
"
mark, provide for topping up.
TOPPING UP
WARNING
The brake fluid may flow out of the tank.
Do not operate the rear brake lever if the
brake fluid tank plug is loose or has
been removed.
◆
Loosen retaining screw (3), and remove
brake reservoir, but leave it connected to
the rear brake system line.
◆
Unscrew and remove the plug (2).
CAUTION
In order not to spill the brake fluid while
topping up, keep the fluid in the tank
parallel to the tank rim (in horizontal
position).
◆
Remove the gasket (4).
◆
By means of a syringe, top up the brake
f l u i d r e s e r v o i r ( 1 ) , s e e p a g . 8 8
(LUBRICANT CHART) until reaching the
≈
MAX
∆
mark.
◆
Take care to correctly position gasket
(4), and refit plug (2).
◆
Secure rear brake system reservoir in
place with retaining screw (3). Do not
forget to fit also the relevant washer.
WARNING
C h e c k t h e b r a k i n g e f f i c i e n c y . I f
necessary, contact your
aprilia
Official
Dealer .
In case of excessive stroke 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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