PIAGGIO MP3 400 i.e. User Manual

This section è is devoted to the description of the braking system components.
Rear brake calliper
Removal
- Remove the rear wheel.
- Undo the screws connecting the air filter to the
crankcase so that the wrenches can be inserted.
- Undo the two fixing screws and remove the cal-
liper.
N.B.
IF IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE OR SERV-
ICE THE BRAKE CALLIPER, BEFORE REMOV-
ING THE FITTINGS FIXING THE CALLIPER TO
THE SUPPORT BRACKET, FIRST LOOSEN
THE OIL HOSE FITTING AFTER HAVING EMP-
TIED THE SYSTEM OF THE CIRCUIT BEING
EXAMINED.
Overhaul
Proceed as follows:
1) remove the two male hexagonal screws (1) and
take out the two pads (10);
2) remove the two male hexagonal screws (2) and
remove the reaction plate (3);
3) take out the fixed plate (4) from the guide;
4) remove the internal elements from the floating
body (5) with the help of short blows of com-
pressed air through the brake fluid pipe in order to
facilitate the expulsion of pistons (6).
5) Check:
- that the plates and the body are whole and in
good condition;
- that the cylinder and the floating body of the cal-
liper do not show signs of scratches or erosion,
otherwise replace the entire calliper;
- that the guides of the fixed plate are not scratched
or eroded, otherwise replace the entire plate;
- that the brake pad check spring works properly.
Braking system MP3 400 i.e.
BRAK SYS - 2

PIAGGIO MP3 400 i.e. Specifications

General

Brand	PIAGGIO
Model	MP3 400 i.e.
Category	Scooter
Language	English