APRILIA RSV mille Workshop Manual page 311

CHASSIS
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NOTE
This vehicle is provided with disc brakes with
two, front and rear braking systems having separate hy-
draulic circuits.
The rear braking system is with single disc (right side).
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WARNING
Do not use the vehicle if the braking system leaks flu-
id.
Key
1) Brake fluid tank
2) Brake fluid pipe from tank to pump
3) Brake disc
4) Bleeder
5) Brake caliper
6) Brake pads
7) Brake fluid pipe from pump to caliper
8) Rear brake light switch
9) Brake pedal
10) Brake pump
The rear brake reservoir is positioned under the right fair-
ing; to reach it, remove the right fairing, see 7.1.28 (RE-
MOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).
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For further details, see:
– 1.2.4 (BRAKE FLUID);
– 2.18 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP THE REAR
BRAKE FLUID);
– 2.20 (BLEEDING THE BRAKING SYSTEMS);
– 2.26 (ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL
LEVER CLEARANCE);
– 2.27 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR);
– 8.4.6 (REAR BRAKING SYSTEM).
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CAUTION
When disassembling/reassembling the brake caliper,
replace the caliper fastening screws with two new
ones of the same type.
RSV mille
Release 00/2002-10