Adjusting The Clearance Of The Rear Brake Pedal - APRILIA ETV MILLE CAPONORD ABS - 2003 Manual

ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE
OF THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL
The clearance of the rear brake pedal (1) is
adjusted to fit most riders during manufac-
ture.
If you wish to adjust the clearance of the
rear brake pedal (1):
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Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 85
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
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Loosen the lock nut (2).
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Screw the brake adjuster bolt (3) com-
pletely in.
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Loosen the master cylinder push rod lock
nut (4) and run it as far toward the mas-
ter cylinder as it will go on the threads of
the push rod (5).
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Screw the push rod (5) completely into
the clevis, then unscrew it three to four
turns.
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Screw out the brake adjuster bolt (3) until
the brake pedal (1) is positioned as you
like it.
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Holding the head of the brake adjuster
bolt (3) with a wrench, tighten the lock
nut (2).
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Screw the master cylinder push rod (5)
out of the clevis until it just contacts the
master cylinder.
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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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Tighten the push rod lock nut (4).
CAUTION
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 men-
tioned above:
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Measure the distance traveled by the rear
brake lever (6) before braking action
starts. The idle stroke at the end of the
rear brake lever (6) must be about 0.16 in
(4 mm).
WARNING
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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