Front Brake - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual

Have brake fluid changed every two years
by an aprilia
Official dealer.
WARNING
Do not ride if the braking system is
leaking.

FRONT BRAKE

CHECK
Place the vehicle in vertical position,
u
keep the handlebar in the direction of
travel.
Make sure that the fluid level in the
u
reservoir exceeds the "MIN" mark.
MIN= minimum level
MAX= maximum level
If level is below the "MIN" mark:
CAUTION
Brake fluid level decreases gradually as
the brake pads wear down.
Check the brake disk and the brake pads
u
for wear, see page 92 (CHECKING THE
BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR).
If the pads and/or the disk are in good
condition, top up to correct level.
TOPPING UP
R e a d p a g e 3 3 ( B R A K E F L U I D -
recommendations) carefully.
CAUTION
Danger: brake fluid could leak out.
Never operate the front brake lever
w h e n t h e s c r e w s ( 1 ) h a v e b e e n
loosened or when the reservoir cover is
not in place.
Unscrew the screws (1) of the brake fluid
u
reservoir (2) by means of a short, cross-
headed screwdriver.
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