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use and maintenance
Pegaso 650
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Carefully read p. 37 (BRAKES), p. 38
(DISC BRAKES) and p. 61 (MAINTE-
NANCE).
The following information refers to a
single braking system, but is valid for
both.
Check the brake pad wear after the first
625 mi (1,000 km), before every trip and
thereafter every 3,750 mi (6,000 km).
The amount of wear that the brake pads
experience depends on how the vehicle is
used, how aggressively it is driven, and
the condition of the roads upon which it is
operated. Wear will be faster than normal
when the vehicle is driven aggressively, or
on dusty or wet roads.
a
WARNING
Check the wear of the brake pads be-
fore every trip.
CHECKING WE AR OF THE BRAKE
PADS
◆
Place the vehicle on the center stand,
see p. 59 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).
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Perform a visual check of the friction ma-
terial thickness. Use a flashlight. See
the arrows (1) and (2) above.
If the friction material on one pad of a pair,
front (3) or rear (4), is worn to 0.06 in (1.5
mm) or less, replace both pads.
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WARNING
Excessive wear of the friction material
would cause the contact of the pad met-
al support with the disc, with conse-
quent metallic noise and production of
sparks from the caliper; braking effi-
ciency and safety will be seriously com-
promised. This could lead to a crash,
with subsequent serious injury or
death.
a
WARNING
Have the pads changed by your Local
APRILIA
Dealer.
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