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CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR
WEAR
R e a d p a g e 4 2 ( B R A K E F L U I D -
recommendations), (DISK BRAKES)
and page 56 (MAINTENANCE).
NOTE
The following instructions apply
to both braking systems.
Check the brake pad wear after the first
312 mi (500 km) and then every 1250 mi
(2000 km). The rate at which brake pads
will wear depends on vehicle usage, riding
style and road surface condition.
WARNING
Inspect the brake pads before each ride.
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Outlined below is a quick brake pad
inspection procedure:
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Position the vehicle on the center stand.
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Visually check in-between brake disk
and pads as follows.
Use a flashlight and a mirror, proceed as
follows:
FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
– From below, on the front part, for the left
pad (A).
– from above, on the front part, for the right
pad (B), looking through the rim.
REAR BRAKE CALIPER
– From above, on the rear part, for both pads
(C).
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B
B
1
2
WARNING
If brake pads were allowed to wear
down to the the metal substrate, metal-
to-metal contact with the brake disk
would lead to rattling and the brake
caliper sparking; this would result in
loss of braking and brake disk damage,
making riding conditions hazardous.
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Have the brake pads changed when the
lining material of even just one pad is
worn down to nearly 0.06 in (1.5 mm), or
when any one of the wear indicators is
no longer visible.
– Front brake pads (1);
– rear brake pads (2).
WARNING
Contact an aprilia Authorized Dealer
for the replacement.
use and maintenance SR 50
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