Checking The Brake Pad Wear - APRILIA SR 50 - 2003 Manual

CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD
WEAR
Carefully read p. 29 (BRAKE FLUID -
recommendations), p. 30 (DISC BRAKES),
p. 44 (MAINTENANCE).
Check the brake pad wear after the first 500
km (312 mi) and then every 2000 km (1250
mi).
The wear of the brake pads depends on the
use, on the kind of drive and on the road.
The wear will be greater when the vehicle is
driven on dirty or wet roads.
Check the wear of the brake pads especially
before every trip.
WARNING
To carry out a quick check of the wear of
the front pads, proceed as follows:
◆ Position the vehicle on the centre stand,
see p. 43 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).
◆ Remove the brake caliper cover (1).
◆ Carry out a visual check between brake
disc and pads.
WARNING
The excessive wear of the friction material
would cause the contact of the pad metal
support with the disc, with consequent
metallic noise and production of sparks
from the caliper; braking efficiency, safety
and soundness of the disc would thus be
negatively affected.
◆ If the thickness of the friction material
(even of one pad only) has reduced to
about 1.5 mm, replace both pads.
WARNING
Have the pads changed by your aprilia
Official Dealer.
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