27
use and maintenance
Pegaso 650 I.E.
DISC BRAKES
WARNING
The brakes are the parts that most
ensure your safety and for this reason
they must always be perfectly working;
check them before every trip.
A d i r t y d i s c s o i l s t h e p a d s , w i t h
consequent reduction of the braking
efficiency.
Dirty pads must be replaced, while dirty
discs must be cleaned with a high-
quality degreaser.
The brake fluid must be changed every
two years by an
aprilia
Official Dealer.
Use brake fluid of the type specified in
t h e l u b r i c a n t c h a r t , s e e p . 9 3
(LUBRICANT CHART).
NOTE
This vehicle is provided with disc
brakes with two, front and rear braking
systems having separate hydraulic circuits.
The front braking system is with single disc
(left side).
The rear braking system is with single disc
(left side).
The following information refers to a single
braking system, but is valid for both.
When the disc pads wear out, the level of
the fluid decreases to automatically
compensate for their wear.
The front brake fluid tank is positioned on
the right part of the handlebar, near the
front brake lever coupling.
The rear brake reservoir is positioned on
the right side of the vehicle, near the rear
brake control lever.
NOTE
Carry out the maintenance
operations halving the intervals indicated, if
the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty areas
or on uneven surfaces.
Have the brake discs checked by an
aprilia
Official Dealer after the first 1000
km (625mi) and successively every 6000
km (3750 mi).
Before departure, check the brake fluid
level in the reservoirs, see p. 28 (FRONT
BRAKE), p. 30 (REAR BRAKE), and the
wear of the pads, see p. 71 (CHECKING
THE BRAKE PAD WEAR).
Have the brake fluid changed every two
years by an
aprilia
Official Dealer.
WARNING
Do not use the vehicle if the braking
system leaks fluid.