Front Brake Callipers - APRILIA RSV 1000 TUONO R Manual

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FRONT BRAKE CALLIPERS

C a r e f u l l y r e a d
(MAINTENANCE).
WARNING
A dirty disc will soil the pads, leading to
loss of braking efficiency. Dirty pads
must be replaced, while dirty discs
must be cleaned with a high-quality
degreaser.
CAUTION
When disassembling and reassembling,
be careful not to damage the brake
hoses, the discs and the pads.
NOTE
To remove the front brake
callipers, it is necessary to use the suitable
front and rear wheel stands.
DISASSEMBLY
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u Position the vehicle on the appropriate
fron t sup po r t stan d, se e p ag e 68
(POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE
FRONT SUPPORT STAND)
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
u Rotate the wheel manually until bringing
the space between two wheel spokes
before the brake calliper.
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u Have someone keep the handlebar
steady in a position as for riding, so that
the steering is locked.
Brake calliper screws (1) tightening
p a g e 5 8
torque: 50 Nm (5 kgm).
Unscrew and remove the two brake
calliper screws (1).
Do not operate the front brake lever
when the callipers are not in place, or
the pistons might fall out leading to
brake fluid spillage.
I n t h i s c a s e c o n s u l t a n a p r i l i a
Authorised Dealer, who will carry out
the proper maintenance operation.
Withdraw the brake calliper (2) from
the disc, leaving it attached to the hose
(3).
Remove the other brake calliper as
follows:
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CAUTION
CAUTION
u Repeat the operations marked with
REASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Proceed with care, in order not to
damage the brake pads.
Position the brake calliper (2) to the
disc so that the calliper mounting holes
match the support holes.
WARNING
On assembly, replace both calliper
retaining screws (1) with new ones of
the same type.
Screw and tighten the two calliper
retaining screws (1).
Brake calliper screws tightening torque:
50 Nm (5 kgm).
Remove the other brake calliper as
follows:
u Repeat the operations marked with
u Remove the front support stand
page 68 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND)
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CAUTION
After reassembly, operate the brake
lever repeatedly and check the braking
system for proper operation.
use and maintenance RSV 1000 TUONO R
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