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Brake System Inspection
This scooter is equipped with a dual disk brake system on the front wheel and the rear wheel. If there is
something wrong when applying the brakes, have the brake system checked by an authorized SYM dealer.
Front / Rear Brake Fluid Level Inspection:
Set the handlebar to the front.
Check the brake fluid level in the front / rear brake fluid reservoir.
With the front brake reservoir held horizontal, the brake fluid level in the inspection window must be
above the
“LOWER” line
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a
.
If the brake fluid level is below the lower level, contact your SYM authorized dealer to adjust the fluid
level.
Recommended brake fluid: DOT3 or DOT 4.
Front / Rear Brake Pad Inspection:
Inspect the brake pad wear of both front
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A
and rear
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B
disk brake calipers.
If any pad lining thickness reaches the minimum thickness line
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a
, have the brake pads replaced by an
authorized SYM dealer.
This scooter is equipped with a dual- diameter opposed four piston front caliper
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A
, the wear of upper
brake pads
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C
may differ from the lower pads
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D
.
WARNING:
Use only DOT3 or DOT 4 brake fluid.
Brake fluid is easy to absorb moisture from the air, any absorbed moisture will reduce the braking
efficiency greatly.
Contact an authorized SYM dealer immediately if any brake fluid leakage is found.
NOTE :
Brake pads must be always replaced as a set.
New brake pads require a break-in period.
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a
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C
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D
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B
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A
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a
Brake Disk
