PIAGGIO Liberty 50 Catalyzed, Workshop Manual

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AGIP BRAKE 4 Brake fluid
FMVSS DOT 4 Synthetic fluid
Locking torques (N*m)
Oil bleed screw
8 - 12
Front brake pump
-After removing the front and rear handlebar covers, act on the two stand fixing points (see the figure).
- Disconnect the tube, collecting the brake oil in a container.
- On refitting, perform the operation in reverse.
- Tighten the hydraulic line to the prescribed torque
and bleed the system.
Locking torques (N*m)
Brake fluid pump - hose fitting
20 ÷ 25 Nm
Removal
- Bleed the circuit and drain the brake fluid through
the bleeding screw located on the calliper and ac-
tuate the brake lever until no more fluid flows out.
-Remove the oil pump from the handlebar; remove
the brake lever and then remove the wheel cylin-
der.
1 - Tank cap screw.
2. Tank cover.
3. Diaphragm.
4. Bellows.
5. Sealing ring.
6. Piston.
7. Gasket.
8 - Spring
CAUTION
- THE PRESENCE OF BRAKE FLUID ON THE DISC OR
BRAKE PADS REDUCES THE BRAKING EFFICIENCY.
IN THIS CASE, REPLACE THE PADS AND CLEAN THE
DISC WITH A HIGH-QUALITY SOLVENT.
CONTACT WITH BRAKE FLUID WILL DAMAGE PAINTED
SURFACES.
RUBBER PARTS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT IN ALCOHOL
FOR LONGER THAN 20 SECONDS.
Liberty 50 Catalyzed
Braking system
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