F.7
BRAKES
BLEEDING THE AIR FROM THE BRAK-
ING SYSTEM
The air that is trapped in the braking system acts as a cushion,
absorbing the greater part of the pressure exerted by the brake
pump. The performance of the brake pincer is therefore compro-
mised. The presence of air in the system is indicated by a “spongi-
ness” of the brake lever or pedal and a reduction in the braking
performance. As this situation could be highly dangerous for both
rider and the machine, it is necessary to effect the bleeding of air
from the braking system immediately following maintenance on
the brakes. This procedure is carried out as follows:
• Refill the brake fluid chamber with brake fluid until it reaches
the “UPPER” mark.
• Replace the chamber cover to avoid the entry of dirt.
• Remove the rubber cap and apply a plastic tube to the bleed
valve nipple. Insert the free end of the tube in a container.
Torque pressure
Air bleed valve nipple: 7.5 N.m (0.75 kg-m)
• Front brake: bleed the air via the bleed valve nipple.
• Squeeze and release the brake lever several times in rapid
succession and then squeeze it without releasing the lever.
Slacken the bleed valve nipple rotating it a _ of a turn so that
the fluid can pour out into the container. This releases the ten-
sion on the brake lever and allows it to move towards the
handgrip of the handlebar. Close the valve, squeeze and re-
lease the brake lever again and reopen the valve. Repeat this
operation until the fluid that pours into the container does not
contain bubbles of air.
The bleeding must be carried out on both front brake pincers at
the same time.
During the bleeding of the brake system, top up the brake fluid
chamber as necessary. There must always be brake fluid in the
chamber.
• Close the bleed valve nipple and disconnect the plastic tube.
Refill the brake fluid chamber with brake fluid until the fluid
reaches the “UPPER” mark.
Handle brake fluids with care. They chemically react with
paint, rubber, etc.
• The only difference in the procedure for the rear brake is that a
pedal activates the brake and not a lever.
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Страница 10: ...B 2 MAINTENANCE Maintenance and tuning B 4 Compression check B 23 Oil pressure check B 24 Technical data B 25 ...
Страница 45: ...C 1 INJECTION AIR INTAKE SYSTEM C Section ...
Страница 118: ...C 74 INJECTION AIR INTAKE SYSTEM ...
Страница 119: ...D 1 ENGINE D Section ...
Страница 130: ...D 12 ENGINE Gradually lower the power plant When removing the engine from the frame take care not to damage either ...
Страница 199: ...D 81 ENGINE CAMSHAFT CYLINDER HEAD ...
Страница 204: ...D 86 ENGINE VALVE TIMING DIAGRAM FRONT FRONT CYLINDER TDC OF COMPRESSION STROKE ...
Страница 239: ...D 121 ENGINE Location of thicker 2 0 mm driven plate ...
Страница 269: ...D 151 ENGINE CRANKCASE GEARBOX CRANKSHAFT CONNECTING ROD ...
Страница 277: ...D 159 ENGINE ...
Страница 297: ...D 179 ENGINE ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM ...
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Страница 299: ...E 1 SUSPENSIONS AND WHEELS E Section ...
Страница 300: ...E 2 SUSPENSIONS AND WHEELS Front wheel E 3 Front suspension E 6 Rear wheel E 17 Rear suspension E 20 Frame E 24 ...
Страница 324: ...F 1 BRAKES F Section ...
Страница 326: ...F 3 BRAKES FRONT BRAKE Type Fixed twin discs Ø 296 mm Double piston pincers REAR BRAKE Type Fixed single disc Ø 240 mm ...
Страница 337: ...F 14 BRAKES ...
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Страница 376: ...H 1 ENGINE COOLING H Section ...
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Страница 391: ...I 2 SPECIFIC TOOLING ...
Страница 393: ...I 4 SPECIFIC TOOLING ...
Страница 394: ...L 1 TORQUE PRESSURES L Section ...
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