APRILIA SHIVER 900 Service Station Manual page 381

SHIVER 900
ing device in order to prevent the liquid
from escaping from the system when it
is open.
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Close the front calliper bleeder screw
and remove the bleeder bottle.
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Replace the damaged calliper with a
new one.
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Remove the clamp from the brake lev-
er.
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Remove the plug from the tank and fill
it up to the "MAX" level mark with fresh
brake fluid.
CAUTION
PERFORM THE STANDARD BRAKING SYSTEM BLEED-
ING PROCEDURE, AS DESCRIBED AT THE END OF THE
CHAPTER.
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Fill the tank up to the "MAX" level mark and replace the plug.
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Check the stroke and sensitivity of the brake pedal and lever.
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If the brake pedal or lever stroke is too long after carrying out the bleeding procedure, check
the braking system for leaks and, if none are found, bleed the system using PADS, as de-
scribed.
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Disconnect the flexible bleeder pipes and re-tighten the bleeder screws, applying the correct
torque.
See also
Front
Rear
BLEEDING SYSTEM WITH PADS
If the brake pedal and lever still feel "spongy" after completing these checks, it is necessary to
bleed the brakes using this type of procedure.
The operations are described for the front system, but they are identical for both systems.
FRONT
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Ensure PADS is connected correctly, then select the "FRONT BRAKE BLEEDING PRO-
CEDURE" function.
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The pump starts running.
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While the pump is executing a rotation cycle, activate and release the front brake lever until
the cycle complete message is received on PADS.
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This procedure allows the air to circulate and accumulate.
Braking system
BRAK SYS - 381