Replacing The Front Brake Pads - APRILIA LEONARDO 250 Workshop Manual

CYCLE PARTS
7.7.2.

REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

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Remove the calliper,
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Unscrew and remove the central screw (1).
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Extract the retainer (2).
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Remove the two retaining pins (3).
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Extract the brake pads(4).
CAUTION
The brake pads must always be replaced in
pairs. Ensure they become properly seated in
the brake calliper.
Take care not to reverse the retainer position.
CAUTION
Do not operate brake control lever once brake
pads have been removed, so as to prevent cal-
liper piston from coming out of its seating and
thus brake fluid from leaking out.
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Fit two new brake pads (4).
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Insert the two calliper retaining pins (3).
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Refit the retainer (2).
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Tighten the central screw (1).
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Locate the brake calliper on the disk.
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Check brake fluid level, see 2.6.1 (BRAKES).
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