Removing The Rear Brake Calipers - APRILIA SR 50 - 1998 Manual

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REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE
CALIPERS
Carefully read p. 39 (MAINTENANCE).
WARNING
A dirty disc soils the pads, with conse-
quent reduction of the braking efficiency.
Dirty pads must be replaced, while dirty
discs must be cleaned with a high-qual-
ity degreaser.
The use of the vehicle with damaged rims
is dangerous for the rider, other people
and the vehicle itself. Check the condi-
tions of the rim and have it changed if it
is damaged.
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CAUTION
While disassembling and reassembling
the wheel, be careful not to damage the
brake pipes, the discs and the pads.
N Position the vehicle on the centre stand,
see p. 38 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).
N Turn the wheel manually, so that the brake
caliper is positioned in correspondence
with the space between two spokes.
N Unscrew and remove the two screws (1).
Brake caliper screw driving torque:
27 Nm (2.7 kgm).
N When refitting, smear screws (1) with
Loctite 243.
NOTE
Upon reassembly of the brake
caliper, replace the caliper fastening screws
(1) with two new screws of the same type.
CAUTION
Do not operate the brake lever after re-
moving the brake caliper, otherwise the
pins may go out of their seats and cause
brake fluid leakages. In this case consult
your aprilia Official Dealer, who will carry
out the proper maintenance operation.
N Remove the brake caliper (2), by carefully
withdrawing it from the brake disc.
CAUTION
After reassembly, pull the front brake le-
ver repeatedly and check the correct func-
tioning of the braking system.
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