Removing The Front Brake Calipers - APRILIA TUONO 1000 - 2006 Manual

WARNING
After reassembly, correctly adjust the
rearview mirrors and tighten the nuts so
that the mirrors are secure. Failure to
observe this warning can prevent you
from seeing danger approaching from
behind and lead to a serious accident.
After refitting:
Adjust the inclination of the rearview
mirrors correctly.
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REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
The disassembly and reassembly of the
front brake calipers can be difficult for
those unfamiliar
maintenance. You may wish to have your
Local aprilia Dealer carry out these
operations.
If you wish to perform these operations
yourself, carefully read page 79
(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.
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WARNING
with vehicle
WARNING
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.
Place the vehicle on the front wheel
stand, see page 100 (PLACING THE
VEHICLE ON THE FRONT SUPPORT
STAND) .
Rotate the wheel manually, so that the
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 (1) tightening
torque setting: 36.16 ftlb (50 Nm).
Remove the two screws (1) that fasten
the front brake caliper (2).
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 (2) from the
disc, leaving it attached to its line (3).
Operate on the second brake caliper:
Repeat the operations marked .