APRILIA RSV 1000 R - 2003 Manual page 121

REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
RSV R
WARNING
The disassembly and reassembly of the
front brake calipers can be difficult for
those unfamiliar with
maintenance. You may wish to have your
Local aprilia Dealer carry out these
operations.
If you wish to perform these operations
yourself, carefully
(MAINTENANCE).
The front brake system is equipped with
two separate calipers, one on the left and
one on the right side of the vehicle.
The following information may refer to
only one brake caliper but is applicable to
both.
While disassembling and reassembling
the front brake calipers, pay extra care not
to damage the brake lines, discs or pads.
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
If it falls over, it may cause damage to
bystanders and other property, as well
as being damaged itself.
vehicle Place the vehicle on the front wheel
stand, see page 108 (PLACING THE
VEHICLE ON THE FRONT SUPPORT
STAND)
Rotate the wheel manually, so that the
read p. 84 space between two spokes of the rims
lines up with the brake caliper.
Have a helper steady the handlebar in
the straight ahead position.
Brake caliper screw (9) tightening
torque: 36.16 ftlb (50 Nm).
Remove the two screws (9) that fasten
the front brake caliper (10).
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CAUTION
Never touch the front brake lever after
removing the brake caliper from the
disc. If you do, the caliper pistons may
be pushed out of their seats, and brake
f l u i d w i l l b e s p i l l e d . S h o u l d y o u
accidentally do this, take your vehicle to
your Local aprilia Dealer who will know
how to repair this damage.
Remove the brake caliper (10) from
the disc, leaving it attached to its line
(11).
Operate on the second brake caliper:
Repeat the operations marked with .
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