Checking Brake Pads For Wear - APRILIA ETV mille Workshop Manual

ETV mille

2.26 CHECKING BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR

The rate at which brake pads will wear depends on
usage, riding style and road surface condition.
NOTE
The following information applies to both
braking systems.
This is a quick inspection procedure to determine brake
pads wear:
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Place the vehicle on the stand.
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Visually inspect the area between brake disc and brake
pads proceeding as follows:
- from the bottom up at the front end to check the front
brake calipers (1);
- from the bottom up at the rear end to check the rear
brake caliper (2).
WARNING
If brake pads were allowed to wear down until
uncovering the metal substrate, metal-to-metal
contact with the brake disc would lead to rattle and
the brake caliper sparking. This will result in loss of
braking and brake
dangerous riding condition.
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When the lining material of even just one of the brake
pads is worn down to nearly 1 mm, or when one of the
wear indicators is worn away, change both brake pads.
- Front brake pads (3), see 7.4.1 (REPLACING THE
BRAKE PADS).
- Rear brake pads (4), see 7.5.1 (REPLACING THE
BRAKE PADS).
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