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Maintenance operations
Note
Change pads which are shiny or vitrified.
Insert the new pads and the clip (3). Insert the retaining pin (2) and push it fully home. Fit the split pin (1) with the
end (A) pointing to the wheel.
Operate the brake pedal repeatedly so that the pads bed in under the action of the brake fluid.
Check that the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir (4) is between the MIN and MAX marks. If this is not
the case, unscrew the reservoir plug (4) and top up with brake fluid.
Note
In case of difficulties with pads replacement, remove the calipers (Sect. G 3,
Removing the front brake system
and G
Removing the rear brake system
).
Warning
The brake calipers are critical safety components. Observe the instructions given in Section G
“
Wheels - Suspension -
Brakes
”
. Be sure to tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts to the specified torque on refitting (Sect. C 3,
).
Adjusting the throttle and choke cables
Caution
Adjustment of the throttle and choke cables may affect the throttle body adjustments. Refer to
, Sect. D 5.
The throttle twistgrip must have a free travel of
2-4
mm (measured on the twistgrip rim) in all steering positions.
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