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use and maintenance
Pegaso 650
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CHECKING THE SYSTEM
NOTE
Carry out these checks only on a
firm, flat surface such as a concrete garage
floor.
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Place the vehicle on the center stand,
see p. 59 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).
MIN = minimum level.
MAX = maximum level.
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Make sure that the fluid level contained
in the brake reservoir (1) is above the
“MIN” mark.
If the fluid does not reach the “MIN” mark:
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CAUTION
When the disc pads wear out, the level
of the fluid decreases progressively to
compensate for their wear.
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Check the rear brake pad wear, p. 69
(CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR)
and the rear disc wear.
If the pads and/or the disc do not need re-
placing:
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Top up the reservoir, see below (TOP-
PING UP) .
TOPPING UP
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CAUTION
Do not operate the rear brake pedal with
the reservoir filler cap (2) removed. This
will cause brake fluid to squirt out and
spill.
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Unscrew and remove the reservoir filler
cap (2).
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WARNING
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
brake fluid to the air.
The brake fluid is hygroscopic and
when in contact with the air it absorbs
its humidity.
Leave the brake fluid reservoir open
ONLY for the time necessary for top-
ping up.
NOTE
In order not to spill the brake fluid
while topping up, keep the fluid in the reser-
voir parallel to the reservoir rim.
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Remove the gasket (3).
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