Changing The Rear Brake Pads - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Body work
CHANGING
THE REAR BRAKE PADS
Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION) and (CHECKING THE WEAR ON
THE BRAKE PADS).
Position the motorcycle on the stand.
Remove the brake caliper cover (1).
NOTE
Before withdrawing the pin (3), check the
position of the safety spring (4); it must be positioned
in the same way when refitted, with the arrow
stamped on its back pointing down.
Remove the retainer ring (2).
Withdraw the pin (3) and take off the safety spring (4).
Take out the 2 pads (5).
NOTE
Do not pull on the brake lever after removing
the pads, as this could push caliper pistons out of their
housings and make the brake fluid leak out.
Insert 2 new pads, positioning them so that are
aligned with the holes in the caliper.
NOTE
Always replace both pads and make sure they
are positioned correctly inside the caliper.
Position the safety spring (4).
Keeping the safety spring (4) pressed down in the
center, insert the pin (3) so that it goes above the
spring.
Position theretainer ring (2).
Position the brake caliper cover (1).
Check the brake fluid level (CHECKING AND TOP-
PING UP THE BRAKE FLUID).
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