APRILIA RX 50 - 1996 Manual page 21

ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE (Fig. 15)
The brake pedal is positioned ergonomically during
the assembly phase.
If necessary, it is possible to adjust the height of the
brake pedal:
Loosen the lock nut (1).
Unscrew the brake adjuster completely (2).
Screw the lock nut (3) on the pump control rod (4)
completely.
Screw the pump control rod completely (4), then
unscrew it by giving it 3 - 4 turns.
Screw the brake adjuster (2) until the pedal reach-
es the desired height.
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Fig. 15
Lock the brake adjuster (2) by means of the lock
nut (1).
Unscrew the pump control rod and bring it in con-
tact with the pump piston.
b
Make sure that there is a certain clear-
ance between the brake adjuster (2) and
the stroke point, to prevent the brake
from remaining in function, which would cause
the untimely wear of the braking elements.
Unscrew the pump control rod (4) and restore the
clearance between the brake adjuster and the
stroke point.
Clearance between brake adjuster and stroke
point: 0,5 ÷ 1 mm.
Lock the pump control rod by means of the lock
nut (3).
a
Check the braking efficiency.
If necessary, contact your aprilia Official
Dealer.