Front Brake; Changing The Front Brake Pads (Rsv R) - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY 2003 Workshop Manual

RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY

5.8. FRONT BRAKE

5.8.1. CHANGING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS
(RSV R)
WARNING
This vehicle is equipped with a double-disc
front braking system (right side and left side).
Always replace all the pads of both the front
brake calipers.
Replacing the pads of one front caliper only
may affect the stability and safety of the vehi-
cle, with serious risks for persons, property
and the vehicle itself.
•
Position the vehicle on the stand.
NOTE The following procedure refers to a single caliper,
though it is applicable to both.
• Press the safety spring (1) and at the same time ex-
tract the pin (2) from the inside.
•
Remove the safety spring (1).
NOTE Using pliers, clamp one pad and then the other, shak-
ing them slightly crosswise so as to eliminate any pressure
exerted by the caliper pins, making it easier to extract the
pads.
•
Extract the two pads (3).
CAUTION
Once the pads have been removed, do not pull
the brake lever as the caliper pins are liable to
come out of their slot: brake fluid will spill out.
• Insert two new pads, positioning them correctly.
CAUTION
Always change both pads and make sure that
they are correctly positioned inside the caliper.
•
Refit the safety spring (1).
• Press the safety spring (1) and at the same time insert
the pin (2) from the inside.
• Release the safety spring (1).
WARNING
When released, the safety spring (1) must lock
the pin (2) and fit in the appropriate seats (A).
If the spring is positioned correctly, it will not
be possible to extract the pin (2); carry out a
check.
• Check the front brake fluid level.
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