Malaguti SPIDER MAX GT 500, Service Manual

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45 07/06
SPIDER MAX 500 - EURO 3
E
BRAKE CALLIPERS
An abnormal resistance or an excessive travel of the brake levers may indicate the braking system
malfunctioning.
V
A
After removing the callipers from their housing, place a container underneath in order to let the liquid
drain from the hydraulic system and dispose of it in compliance to the law in force.
FRONT CALLIPER REPLACEMENT
NOTE - The front callipers have the same technical specifications but are one right and one left.
• After removing the front brake callipers, release the screw/coupling (V) and extract the swinging coupling (A) and
the gaskets (B).
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• Release the screws (V2) and remove the clamp (D).
• Remove the pump unit (E).
• In order to reassemble the unit lock (by means of
a long T-wrench) the lower screw, without
tightening it, and then the upper screw; finally
tighten both of them to the specified torque.
After assembling the (front/rear) brake
master cylinder, fit the tube (B) between
two new gaskets (C)
And tighten the coupling A to the
specified torque.
V
2
28 ± 15%
B
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A
NEW
C
E
D
V
2
Do not use the brake lever after removing the callipers: the piston may jump off, causing brake liquid
leaks. The liquid is corrosive and may cause serious personal damage.
The (front and rear brake) pad service limit is mm 1.5.
FRONT CALLIPER REMOVAL
To disassemble the front callipers. Please refer: (S/E - P. 43).
V
B
B
A
A
20 ± 10%
V
20 ± 10%
NOTE - After reassembling the hydraulic pump,
always refill the system with new liquid.