MOTO GUZZI California 1400, Instructions Manual

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Check brake pads and disc for wear.
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If the pads and/or the disc do not need replacing, top-up the fluid.
Top-up
Front brake:
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Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew
the three screws (1) of the brake fluid
tank (2).
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Lift and remove the cover (3) and
screws (1) as well.
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Remove the gasket (4).
Rear brake:
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Unscrew and remove the cap (5).
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Remove the gasket (6).
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Top-up the reservoir with brake fluid to
the correct level, which is between the
two "MIN" and "MAX" reference marks.
RISK OF BRAKE FLUID SPILLS. DO NOT OPERATE THE
BRAKE LEVER WITH BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP
LOOSENED OR REMOVED.
CAUTION
AVOID PROLONGED AIR EXPOSURE OF THE BRAKE
FLUID. BRAKE FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC AND ABSORBS
MOISTURE WHEN IN CONTACT WITH AIR. LEAVE THE
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR OPEN ONLY FOR THE TIME
NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE TOPPING UP PROCEDURE.
TO AVOID SPILLING FLUID WHILE TOPPING-UP, KEEP
THE TANK PARALLEL TO THE RESERVOIR EDGE (IN
HORIZONTAL POSITION).
DO NOT ADD ADDITIVES OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE TO
THE FLUID.
WHEN USING A FUNNEL OR ANY OTHER ELEMENT,
MAKE SURE IT IS PERFECTLY CLEAN.
DO NOT EXCEED THE "MAX" LEVEL MARK WHEN TOP-
PING UP.
TOP-UP TO "MAX" LEVEL MARK ONLY WHEN BRAKE
PADS ARE NEW. WHEN TOPPING UP DO NOT EXCEED
THE "MAX" LEVEL MARK WHEN BRAKE PADS ARE
WORN AS YOU RISK SPILLING FLUID WHEN CHANGING
THE BRAKE PADS.
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