Disk Brakes - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual

DISK BRAKES

WARNING
The brakes are critical to your safety
and must always be kept in sleek
running order. Check the brakes before
each ride.
A dirty disk will soil the pads, leading to
loss of braking. Dirty pads must be
replaced, whereas a dirty brake disk
may be cleaned with a high-quality
degreasing product.
Have brake fluid changed at an
Official Dealer every two years.
Use the brake fluid specified in the
l u b r i c a n t c h a r t , s e e p a g e 1 1 6
(LUBRICANT CHART).
NOTE
This vehicle is fitted with front and
rear disk brakes. Each braking system is
operated by an independent hydraulic
circuit.
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use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY
The front brake is a twin-disk brake (one
disk on either side of the wheel).
The rear brake uses a single disk (fitted to
the right side of the wheel).
The information provided below applies to
both braking systems.
Brake fluid level decreases gradually as
the brake pads wear down.
The front brake fluid reservoir is mounted
near the front brake lever coupling.
The rear brake fluid reservoir is positioned
under the right lower fairing; to reach it,
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remove the right lower fairing, see page 81
(REMOVING THE LOWER FAIRING).
NOTE
Halve service intervals when the
vehicle is used in rainy or dusty conditions,
on rough roads or for racing.
Have the brake disks checked by an
Official dealer after the first 1000
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km (625 mi) and every 10000 km (6250 mi)
afterwards.
Before each ride, check brake fluid level in
both reservoirs - see page 35 (FRONT
BRAKE) and page 37 (REAR BRAKE),
and check the brake pads for wear - see
page92 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS
FOR WEAR).