Adjustingthe Rear Brake Pedal; Adjusting The Clearance Of The Rear Brake Lever - APRILIA RSV mile Use & Maintenance Book

ADJUSTING
THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL
The rear brake pedal (1) is adjusted to fit
most riders during manufacture.
If you wish to adjust the brake pedal:
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Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 83
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
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Loosen the screw (2).
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Rotate the eccentric (3) to adjust position
of the rear brake pedal (1) to your sati-
sfaction.
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Tighten the screw (2) snugly, insuring
that the eccentric is firmly clamped in the
rear brake lever (4).
ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE
OF THE REAR BRAKE LEVER
The clearance of the rear brake lever (4) is
adjusted to fit most riders during manufacture.
If you wish to adjust the clearance of the
rear brake lever (4):
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Remove the lower fairing, see p. 119
(REMOVING THE LOWER FAIRING).
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Loosen the lock nut (5) on the master
cylinder push rod (6) and run it as far
towards the master cylinder as far as it
will go on the threads of the push rod.
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Screw the master cylinder push rod (6)
out of the clevis until it just contacts the
master cylinder piston.
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Then, screw the push rod into the clevis
to obtain a minimum clearance of 0.02 –
0.04 in (0.5 – 1 mm) between the master
cylinder push rod and the master cylin-
der piston.
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Lock the push rod in position with the
lock nut (5).
Be sure there is the specified clearance
between the master cylinder push rod
and the master cylinder piston. If this
caution is not observed, the brake will
remain slightly applied, with subse-
quent brake overheating and wear of
pads and discs.
Clearance between the push rod and
the piston 0.02 – 0.04 in (0.5 – 1 mm).
To check the specified clearance mentio-
ned above:
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Measure the distance traveled by the rear
brake lever (4) before braking action star-
ts. The idle stroke at the end of the rear
brake lever (4) must be about 0.16 in (4
mm).
After making any brake adjustment ap-
ply the brakes repeatedly. Try the
brakes in a parking lot or other area
where there is little traffic. After you
have completed the adjustment, lift the
wheel free of the ground and ensure
that it rotates freely when the brake is
released.
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