Adjusting The Rear Brake - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Periodic Maintenance Operations
RS 50

ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE

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The brake pedal is positioned ergonomically during
the assembly of the vehicle.
If necessary, it is possible to adjust the height of the
brake pedal:
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Position the vehicle on the stand.
Loosen the lock nut (1).
Unscrew the brake adjuster (2) completely.
Screw the lock nut (3) completely on the pump control
rod (4).
Screw the pump control rod (4) completely, then
unscrew it by giving 3-4 turns.
Screw the brake adjuster (2) until the brake pedal (5)
reaches the desired height.
Lock the brake adjuster (2) by means of the lock nut
(1).
Unscrew the pump control rod (4) and bring it in
contact with the pump piston.
Screw the rod in order to ensure a minimum clearance
of 0.5 ÷ 1 mm (0.02 ÷ 0.04 in) between the pump
control rod (4) and the pump piston.
CAUTION
Make sure that there is a certain clearance be-
tween the brake adjuster and the point of contact,
to prevent the brake from remaining operated and
the consequent untimely wear of the braking
elements.
Clearance between brake adjuster and point of
contact: 0,5 ÷ 1 mm (0.02 ÷ 0.04 in).
Lock the pump control rod by means of the lock nut
(3).
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WARNING
Check the braking efficiency.
After the adjustment, make sure that the wheel
rotates freely with released brake.
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Release 00 2000-11