Front Brake - APRILIA RSV 1000 TUONO R Manual

Have the brake fluid changed every two
years by an aprilia Authorised Dealer.
WARNING
Do not use the vehicle if the braking
system leaks fluid.
32 use and maintenance RSV 1000 TUONO R

FRONT BRAKE

CHECK
u Place the vehicle in vertical position and
keep handlebar in the direction of travel.
u Make sure that the fluid level exceeds
the "MIN" mark.
MIN= minimum level
If the fluid does not reach at least the "MIN"
mark:
CAUTION
When the disc pads wear out, the level
of the fluid decreases progressively to
compensate for their wear.
u Check the brake pad wear, see page 90
(CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR
WEAR) and the disc wear.
If the pads and/or the disc do not need
replacing, provide for topping up.
TOPPING UP
Carefully read page 30 (BRAKE FLUID -
recommendations).
CAUTION
The brake fluid may flow out of the tank.
Do not operate the front brake lever if
the screws (1) have been loosened or,
most important, with the brake fluid
reservoir plug removed.
u Unscrew the screws (1) of the brake fluid
reservoir (2) by means of a short, cross-
headed screwdriver.