FRONT BRAKE

1

3

4

2

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.

TOPPING UP 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 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).

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.

u Top up reservoir (2) with recommended 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.

Top up to "MAX" level only after 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.