Kymco XCITING 500 - Service Manual > Brake Flued

• Do not mix different type of fluid, as they are not compatible with each other.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the system when filling the reservoir.
• Avoid spilling fluid on painted, plastic or rubber parts. Place a rag over these parts whenever the system is serviced.

When the fluid level is low, check the brake pads for wear. A low fluid level may be due to wear of the brake pads. If the brake pads are worn, the caliper piston is pushed out, and this accounts for a low reservoir level. If the brake pads are not worn and the fluid level is low, check the entire system for leaks.

FRONT BRAKE

Turn the handlebar so the reservoir is level and check the front brake fluid reservoir level.

If the level is near the lower level line "L", check brake pad wear.

REAR BRAKE

Place the scooter on a level surface and support it in an upright position.

Check the rear brake fluid reservoir level.

If the level is near the lower level line "L", check brake pad wear.

BRAKE PAD WEAR

Brake pad wear depends upon the severity of usage, the type of riding, and road conditions.

(Generally, the pads will wear faster on wet and dirty roads.) Inspect the pads at each regular maintenance interval.

FRONT RIGHT/LEFT BRAKE

Check the cutout in each pad.

If either pad is worn to the cutout, replace both pads as a set.

REAR BRAKE

Check the cutout in each pad.

If either pad is worn to the cutout, replace both pads as a set.

BRAKE SYSTEM

INSPECTION

This model equipped with a linked brake system.

Check the rear brake operation as follows: Place the scooter on its center stand.

Jack-up the scooter to raise the front wheel off the ground.

Do not use the oil filter as a jack point.

Operate the rear brake lever.

Make sure the front wheel does not turn while the rear brake lever is operated.

Firmly apply the brake lever and check that no air has entered the system.

If the lever feels soft or spongy when operated, bleed the air from the system.

Inspect the brake hose and fittings for deterioration, cracks and signs of leakage.

Tighten any loose fittings.

Replace hoses and fittings as required.

BRAKE LOCK OPERATION

INSPECTION

Stop the engine and put the scooter on its center stand on level ground.

Pull up the parking brake lever slowly and check the parking brake lever stroke.

Parking brake lever stroke: 3-6 notches

If out of specification, adjust the parking brake lever.

ADJUSTMENT

Place the scooter on its center stand.

Release the parking brake lever lock.

Pull up the parking brake lever until 1 notch.

Loosen the lock nut.

Turn the adjust bolt until you feel resistance when turn the rear wheel by your hand.

Hold the adjust bolt and tighten the lock nut securely.

Release the parking brake lever.

Make sure the rear wheel turns smoothly.

Pull the parking brake lever slowly and check the lever stroke.

Standard: 3-6 notches
All stroke: 9 notches

If there is out of specification, adjust again.

HEADLIGHT AIM

Place the scooter on a level surface.

Adjust the headlight beam vertically by turning the vertical beam adjuster.

A clockwise rotation moves the beam up and counterclockwise rotation moves the beam down.

Adjust the headlight beam horizontally by turning the horizontal beam adjuster.

A clockwise rotation moves the beam toward the right side of the rider.

Adjust the headlight beam as specified by local laws and regulations.

SIDE STAND

Check the side stand spring for fatigue or damage.

Check the side stand assembly for smooth movement and lubricate the side stand pivot if necessary.

Check the side stand ignition cut-off system:

• Start the engine.
• Fully lower the side stand while running the engine.
• The engine should stop as the side stand is lowered.

If there is a problem with the system, check the side stand switch.

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