Parking Brake - PIAGGIO Ape Workshop Manual

APE TM Benzina

Parking brake

MECHANICAL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
In order to adjust the travel of the control hand lever, proceed as follows:
- Bring the lever to its rest position and move it upward by two teeth on the sector.
- Act on the tensioner so as to prevent the rotation by hand of the wheels.
- Lock the tensioner in position with its check nut.
N.B.
REMEMBER THAT A NORMAL TENSION OF THE CABLE AFFECTS THE OPERATION OF THE
BRAKE ON THE REAR WHEELS.
CAUTION
IF THE DRUM BRAKE IS EXCESSIVELY WORN RESULTING IN THE "CASING" OF SHOES IN THE
DRUMS AND THERE IS DIFFICULTY IN THE DRUM REMOVAL, PROCEED AS INDICATED IN THE
SECTION "FRONT BRAKE DRUM" - "REAR BRAKE DRUM".
Braking system
BS - 103