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CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE
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CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE REAR BRAKE
FLUID
Check the level of the brake fluid through
sight D. The level of the fluid should never
fall below the mark in the sight.
RESTORING THE LEVEL OF THE REAR
BRAKE FLUID
To restore the level of the brake fluid,
unscrew cap 3 and pour in brake fluid
(BARDAHL BRAKE FLUID DOT 4) until the
level reaches the mark in sight D.
WARNING
We recommend using DOT 4 brake fluid.
Should this fluid be unavailable, use DOT
5.1 fluid instead. Do not on any account
use DOT 5 brake fluid. This is a purple fluid
with a base of silicone oil which requires
special seals and tubes.
WARNING
The brake fluid is extremely corrosive. Take
care not to spill it on the paintwork.
BLEEDING THE REAR BRAKE
To bleed air from the rear brake circuit,
proceed as follows:
• Remove the rubber cap E from the valve F.
•Open the sump cap.
•Insert one end of a trasparent tube into
a container.
•Pump with the brake lever 2/3 times and
keep the lever pressed.
•Unscrew the valve and let the oil drain.
•If are still visible in the tube repeat above
aperation until obtaining a continuous
outflow of oil within no air bubles.
•Close the valve and release the lever.
NOTE:
during this procedure, continuosly top uo
the brake pump thank to replace the oil
that is out flowing.
•Remove the tube.
•Replace the rubber cap.
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