APRILIA SR 50 - 2001 Manual page 68

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REMOVING
THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
Carefully read p. 55 (MAINTENANCE).
WARNING
A dirty disc soils the pads, with
consequent reduction of the braking
efficiency. Dirty pads must be replaced,
while dirty discs must be cleaned with a
high-quality degreaser.
Riding with damaged rims is dangerous
for the rider, the vehicle and other people.
Check the conditions of the rim and have
it replaced if it is damaged.
WARNING
Have the rim replaced by your Local
aprilia Dealer.
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CAUTION
Upon disassembly, be careful not to
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damage the brake lines, disc and pads.
♦ Place the vehicle on the center stand.
WARNING
Before carring out the following opera-
tions, let the engine and the exhaust
silencer cool down until they reach room
temperature, in order to avoid burns.
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Unscrew and remove the two screws (1).
Brake caliper screw tightening torque (1):
19.53 ftlb (27 Nm).
WARNING
Upon reassembly of the brake caliper,
replace the caliper fastening screws (1)
with two new screws of the same type.
CAUTION
Never apply the rear brake lever after
removing the brake caliper. To do so will
cause the caliper pistons to fall out of
their seats in the caliper. This will cause
brake fluid to spill from the caliper.
♦ Remove the brake caliper (2), by carefully
withdrawing it from the brake disc.
WARNING
After reassembly, pull the rear brake lever
repeatedly and check the correct
functioning of the braking system.
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REMOVING
THE FRONT SHIELD COVER
Carefully read p. 55 (MAINTENANCE).
♦ Place the vehicle on the center stand.
♦ Unscrew and remove the screw (3).
# Unscrew and remove the screw (4).
♦
♦ Remove the front shield cover (5).
NOTE
Upon reassembly, fit the tangs (6)
correctly in the appropriate seats.
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