Technical data

Periodic Maintenance Operations

Release 00 2002-09

chap. 2

2-20

Atlantic 500

WARNING

BLEEDING THE INTEGRAL BRAKING SYSTEM

Read through the paragraph DISC BRAKES.

The air present in the hydraulic circuit acts as a cush-

ion, absorbing much of the pressure applied by the brake

pump and reducing the effectiveness of the caliper dur-

ing the braking.

The presence of air can be noticed by a spongy feel of

the brake lever and poor braking action.

In view of the danger for both the rider and the

vehicle, it is essential that the hydraulic circuit

should be bled after reinstalling the brakes and

restoring the braking system to its normal operat-

ing conditions.

NOTE

The lever of the l.h. pump acts either on the

rear caliper and on the right front caliper.

With the specific tool (6), suck the oil through the

breather pipe (4) of the right front caliper (5) by

unscrewing the breather pipe (4) nut by half turn.

Add oil in the brake fluid reservoir (2) for about 2-3

times.

Loosen the four screws (1) on brake fluid reservoir (2).

Remove the cap (3).

NOTE

To avoid spilling the brake fluid when topping

up, be sure to keep the fluid in the reservoir parallel

with the ground.