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u Top up reservoir (2) with recommended
TOPPING UP
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Carefully read page 33 (BRAKE FLUID recommendations).
CAUTION Brake fluid may spill out. Do not operate the front brake lever if the screws (1) have been loosened or, most important, with the brake fluid reservoir plug removed. u Unscrew the two screws (1) of the brake
FRONT BRAKE CHECK u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page 55 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND). u Turn the handlebar fully to the right. u Make sure that the fluid level exceeds the "MIN" mark. MIN= minimum level MAX= maximum level If the fluid is below the "MIN" mark:
CAUTION Brake fluid level decreases as the brake pads wear down. u Check brake pad wear, see page 70 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR) and disc wear. If the pads and/or the disc do not need replacing, top up fluid level.
fluid reservoir (2) using a cross-head screwdriver.
WARNING Avoid prolonged exposure of brake fluid to air. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and will absorb moisture from the air. Keep the brake fluid reservoir open JUST LONG ENOUGH to top up level. u Raise and remove the plug (3) together with the screws (1). u Remove the gasket (4).
brake fluid, see page 93 (LUBRICANT CHART), until reaching correct level that is in-between the marks ≈MIN∆ and ≈MAX∆.
CAUTION Do not exceed the "MAX" level mark. T o p u p t o " M AX " l e v e l o n l y af t e r changing the brake pads. If topped up to "MAX" level with worn pads, brake fluid will spill out when you change the pads at a later time. Check the brake for proper operation. If brake lever travel is too long or in the event of loss of braking, contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer, as the system may need bleeding.
CAUTION Do not rock the vehicle from side to side when topping up, or brake fluid may spill out. Do not add any additives or other products to the fluid. If you use a funnel or other tools, make sure that they are perfectly clean. use and maintenance Breva
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