Replacing The Front Brake Pads - APRILIA ATLANTIC 125 Workshop Manual

ATLANTIC 125 - 200
7.6.2.

REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
Bolts (1)
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Place the vehicle on the centre stand.
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Release and remove the two bolts (1).
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Push the brake calliper pistons fully open, tilt the
calliper outwards and ease it off the brake disc.
Proceed carefully to avoid damaging the wheel rim
(some adhesive tape may help protect the rim).
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Release and remove the grub screw (2).
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Release and remove the pin (3).
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Extract the brake pads.
WARNING
Do not operate the brake lever with the brake
pads removed, or the brake calliper pistons
might fall out leading to loss of brake fluid.
WARNING
The brake pads must always be replaced in
pairs. Ensure they become properly seated in
the brake calliper.
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Fit two new brake pads.
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Tighten the pin (3).
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Tighten the grub screw (2).
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Locate the brake calliper to the brake disc.
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Tighten the two bolts (1).
25 Nm (2.5 kgm)
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