Removing The Front Brake Calipers - APRILIA pegaso 650 i.e. Service Manual

Pegaso 650 I.E.

7.5.5 REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS

Carefully read 0.5.1 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATIONS).
a
WARNING
A dirty disc soils the pads, with consequent reduc-
tion of the braking efficiency. Dirty pads must be re-
placed, while dirty discs must be cleaned with a high-
quality degreaser.
a
CAUTION
While disassembling and reassembling the wheel, be
careful not to damage the brake pipes, the discs and
the pads.
N
Position the vehicle on the stand.
COMPLETE REMOVAL
N
Drain the front braking system, see 7.5.6 (DRAINING
THE BRAKING SYSTEMS).
a
CAUTION
Handle brake fluid with care; it may chemically alter
painted surfaces and the parts in plastic, rubber, etc.
Use latex gloves.
Driving torque of the front brake caliper connection
screw: 20 Nm (2.0 kgm).
N
Unscrew and remove the brake caliper connection
screw (1) and take the two sealing washers (2).
a
CAUTION
Upon reassembly, replace the two sealing washers
with two new washers of the same type.
N
Put a nylon bag on the coupling (3) and fix it to the
brake pipe with adhesive tape.
N
Follow the procedure of PARTIAL REMOVAL.
PARTIAL REMOVAL
a
CAUTION
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
N
Have someone keep the handlebar steady in running
position, so that the steering is locked.
Front brake caliper screw driving torque: 50 Nm (5.0
kgm).
N
Unscrew and remove the two screws (4) that fasten the
front brake caliper (5).
Release 00/2002-02
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