Replacing The Brake Pads - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

Cycle parts

REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS

Read through the paragraph (PRECAUTIONS AND
GENERAL INFORMATION).
Put the vehicle on the central stand.
NOTE
Perform the following operations on both
sides.
Unloose and remove screw (1).
Unloose and remove the two screws (2) and release
the brake caliper (3).
Hold the brake caliper in one hand and remove plate
(4).
Remove the two pins (5).
Remove the two pads.
CAUTION
Do not pull the brake lever after removing the
brake pads as the caliper pistons may come out of
their seats and cause a leakage of brake fluid.
CAUTION
Always replace both pads and make sure to
properly position them inside the caliper.
Fit two new pads.
Insert the two pins (5).
Correctly position plate (4).
Screw on screw (1), without tightening it.
Correctly position the brake calipers.
Screw and tighten the two screws (2).
Screw and tighten screw (1).
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