APRILIA SHIVER 900 Service Station Manual page 379

SHIVER 900
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Replace the damaged brake pump with a new one.
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Connect the brake pipe to the new brake pump.
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Fill the tank with fresh brake fluid.
CAUTION
PERFORM THE STANDARD BRAKING SYSTEM BLEEDING PROCEDURE, AS DESCRIBED AT
THE END OF THE CHAPTER.
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Fill the tank up to the "MAX" level mark and replace the plug.
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Check the stroke and sensitivity of the brake pedal and lever.
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If the brake pedal or lever stroke is too long after carrying out the bleeding procedure, check
the braking system for leaks and, if none are found, bleed the system using PADS, as de-
scribed.
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Disconnect the flexible bleeder pipes and re-tighten the bleeder screws, applying the correct
torque.
See also
Front
Rear
REPLACING THE ABS CONTROL UNIT
PREPARING THE VEHICLE
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Connect the bleeder bottles to the front
and rear calliper bleeder screws and
open them.
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Press the brake pedal and lever as far
as they will go and block them in posi-
tion using the clamping devices.
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Close the front and rear calliper bleed-
er screws and remove the bleeder bot-
tles.
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Remove the damaged ABS control
unit.
Note: First of all, disconnect the brake pipes
between the ABS control unit and the brake
pump (1-4) and seal the open couplings on the
ABS control unit immediately using protective
plugs.
Next, remove the pipes between the ABS con-
trol unit and the brakes (2-3) and seal these
couplings using protective plugs too.
Braking system
BRAK SYS - 379