APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual page 166

Body work
RS 50
CAUTION
While reassembling the wheel, be careful not to
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damage the brake line, the disc and the pads.
Install the brake caliper (10) over the disc and position
it so that its fastening holes and the holes on the
support are aligned.
NOTE
When reassembling the brake caliper, replace
the caliper screws (11) with two new screws of the
same type.
Tighten the two screws (11) to the appropriate torque.
Brake caliper screw (11) tightening torque:
16.2 Ft-lb (2.2 kgm) [22 Nm].
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Remove the front support stand .
Remove the rear support stand .
Apply the front brake lever, and then push down on
the handlebars, compressing the fork springs several
times. This will align the fork tubes.
Tighten the axle clamp screw (12).
Screw (12) tightening torque:
5.9 Ft-lb (0.8 kgm) [8 Nm].
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WARNING
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After servicing the brakes, always check them for
function.
It may be necessary to have your dealer bleed the
system, or there may be some other problem with
the brake system.
Never ride your motorcycle in traffic immediately
after servicing the brakes. Always apply the brake
pedal or lever several times before riding your
motorcycle.
Then, try your motorcycle in a parking lot or other
safe area with little traffic to ensure that the
brakes are working properly. Failure to observe
this warning can lead to a serious accident with
subsequent serious injury or death.
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Release 00 2001-03