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TOPPING UP THE REAR BRAKE
Keep the brake fl uid in the tank parallel to the tank
rim (in a horizontal position) to prevent spillage
during topping up.
Do not add additives or other substances to the
brake fl uid. If a funnel or such is used, make sure
that it is perfectly clean.
- Loosen the screws and remove the cap (1).
- Remove the gasket.
- Top up with brake fl uid, see (LUBRICANTS) until
the level is between the two marks.
- Replace the gasket and screw the cap back on the
tank.
Check braking effi ciency and check the braking
system for leaks; in the event of malfunction,
consult a FANTIC MOTOR Dealer.
CHECK PAD WEAR
Once every 2000 km it is advisable to check the
pads for wear; when using the vehicle off road with
mud or sand, check after every use.
The pads have a groove that must always be vis-
ible.
Disk brake pad wear depends on use as well as
style of driving and road.
For a quick check of pad wear:
- Position the vehicle on the stand.
- Both the front and the rear brake callipers are fi t-
ted with two brake pads.
Make a visual inspection between disk and pads,
looking:
- upwards toward the “calliper pivot pin” for the
front brake callipers;
- downwards at the rear for the rear brake calliper.
Wear that goes beyond the limit of the friction
material leads to contact of the pad metal shoe
with the disk with consequent metallic noise and
sparks fl ying from the calliper; braking effi ciency,
safety and completeness of the disk would thus be
affected.
If the groove has disappeared (friction material
depth 1.5 mm), replace the pair of pads.
REAR BRAKE
The brake fl uid tank for the rear disk brake is locat-
ed on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
It is a good thing to check the fl uid level in the tank
periodically, and especially before setting off on
long journeys. As the brake pads and the disk be-
come worn,the brake fl uid level tends to drop and
it is there fore necessary to top it up. Use suitable
brake fl uid, see (LUBRICANTS).
For the check:
- keep the vehicle upright so that the fl uid con-
tained in the tank is parallel with the cap (1).
- ensure that the fl uid is above the “MIN” mark.
MIN = minimum level
MAX = maximum level
If the fl uid is below the “MIN” mark, check the
pads and disk for wear and, if in good condition,
proceed with topping up. Do not top up the fl uid
to the “MAX” level if the pads are worn, because
if they are subsequently replaced the brake fl uid
would overfl ow.
All scheduled maintenance operations including those
interposed between the services, for the continuation
of the guarantee must be certifi ed with specifi c docu-
mentation for the type of operation performed.
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