Leonardo 250-300 Repair Manual 2004 - Wheels Academy
Leonardo 250-300 Repair Manual 2004 - Wheels Academy
Leonardo 250-300 Repair Manual 2004 - Wheels Academy
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LEONARDO <strong>250</strong> - <strong>300</strong><br />
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE<br />
CAUTION<br />
The topping up to the "MAX" level can be carried out<br />
only with new pads. The fluid level decreases progressively<br />
with the pad wear.<br />
Do not top up to the "MAX" level with worn pads,<br />
since this may cause an outflow of liquid when the<br />
brake pads are changed.<br />
• Fill the tank (4) with brake fluid, until it covers the glass<br />
(1) completely.<br />
• To reassemble the components, follow the reverse order.<br />
CHECKING BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR<br />
IMPORTANT The following information refer to a single braking<br />
system, but are valid for both.<br />
Check brake pads for wear, see 2.1.2 (PERIODIC MAINTE-<br />
NANCE CHART).<br />
The wear of the disc brake pads depends on the use, on the<br />
kind of drive and on the road.<br />
CAUTION<br />
Check the wear of the brake pads, especially before<br />
every trip.<br />
To carry out a rapid checking of the wear of the pads, proceed<br />
as follows:<br />
• Place the motorcycle on the centre stand.<br />
• Carry out a visual check between the brake calliper<br />
and the pads, proceeding as follows:<br />
from below, on the front part, for front brake calliper (7);<br />
from below, on the rear part, for the rear brake calliper (8).<br />
CAUTION<br />
The excessive wear of the friction material would<br />
cause the contact of the pad metal support with the<br />
disc, with consequent metallic noise and production<br />
of sparks from the calliper; braking efficiency, safety<br />
and soundness of the disc would thus be negatively<br />
affected.<br />
• When the lining material of even just one of the brake<br />
pads is worn down to nearly 1.5 mm (0.05 in), change<br />
both brake pads.<br />
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