Technical data

Periodic Maintenance Operations
chap. 2
Release 00 2002-09
2-17
Atlantic 500
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CAUTION
The brakes are the parts that most ensure your
safety and for this reason they must always be
perfectly working; check them before every trip.
A dirty disc soils the pads, with consequent
reduction of the braking efficiency. Dirty pads
must be replaced, while dirty discs must be
cleaned with a high-quality degreaser.
Renew the brake fluid every two years.
NOTE This vehicle is provided with front and rear
disc brakes, with separate hydraulic circuits.
The following information refers to a single braking
system, but is valid for both.
When the disc pads wear out, the brake fluid level in
the reservoir decreases to automatically compensate
for their wear.
The brake fluid reservoirs are located under the
handlebar cover, next to the brake lever connections.
Periodically check the brake fluid level in
the reservoirs, see beside (CHECK) and the wear of
the pads, see (CHECKING THE PADS WEAR).
Do not use the vehicle if the braking system leaks
fluid.
CHECK
To check the level:
NOTE Put the vehicle on a solid and flat surface.
• Put the vehicle on the central stand.
• Turn the handlebar so that the fluid in the brake
fluid reservoir is at the same level as the “MIN”
mark shown on the glass (1).
• Check that the fluid in the resevoir exceeds the
“MIN” mark shown on the glass (1).
MIN = minimum level.
if the fluid does not reach at least the “MIN” mark:
The level of the fluid gradually decreases with pad
wear.
• Check the brake pads (CHECKING THE PADS
WEAR) and the disc wear.
Check the braking efficiency.
If the brake lever stroke is excessive or if the
braking efficiency becomes poor, it may be neces-
sary to bleed the system.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
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