Removing The Brake Drum; Checking The Components - APRILIA Quasar 50 Manual

QUASAR 50-100
6.4.2

REMOVING THE BRAKE DRUM

Remove the complete wheel, see 6.4.1 (REMOVING THE BRAKE).
Remove the following components from the outer side of the wheel in order:
- the spacer (1);
- the oil seal (2);
- the bearing (3);
- the spacer (4);
Remove the following components from the inner side of the wheel in order:
- the oil seal (5);
- the bearing (6);
6.4.3

CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

BRAKE DRUM
Inspect the sliding surface for scoring and/or scratching. Eliminate minor
scoring with wet sand paper (grain size 1).
Replace the drum (1) if badly scored.
BEARINGS
Rotate the inner ring (4) manually. The ring should turn smoothly, with no
hardness or noise. There should be no end float. Replace any bearings that
do not meet these requirements.
SEALS
Check the condition of the seals. Replace any damaged or worn seals.
BRAKE BLOCKS
Check the brake lining for wear (5).
Minimum brake lining thickness: 1mm.
Inspect the spring (6) and replace if yielded.
Check the condition of the following components:
- brake cam (7);
- block plate (8);
- brake lever (9);
- spacers (2-3).
Replace any component which shows excessive wear or damage.
Release 00/2003 - 06
CYCLE PARTS
1 3
2 4
3 2
9
7 5
6 5
1
4
8 6
6
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