Disk Brakes; Check - APRILIA SR 50 - USE AND MAINTENANCE BOOK Maintenance Manual

DISK BRAKES

WARNING
The brakes are the parts that most
ensure your safety and for this reason
they must always be perfectly working;
check them before every trip.
A dirty disk will soil the pads, leading to
loss of braking efficiency. Dirty pads
must be replaced, while dirty disks
must be cleaned with a high-quality
degreaser.
Have brake fluid changed at an aprilia
Authorized Dealerevery two years.
If in doubt about the proper operation of
the clutch or if you are not able to
perform routine checks, do not hesitate
to contact an aprilia Authorized Dealer.
NOTE
This vehicle is equipped with
front and rear disk brakes operated by
independent hydr aulic circuits. The
following information applies to both
braking systems.
Brake fluid level decreases gradually as
the brake pads wear down.
1
The brake reservoirs are positioned on the
handlebar, near the brake lever couplings.
Periodically check brake fluid level, see
(CHECK) and pads for wear, see page 63
(CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR
WEAR).
WARNING
Do not use the vehicle if the braking
system is leaking fluid.

CHECK

To check the brake fluid level, proceed as
follows:
MIN = minimum level.
◆
Place the vehicle on the center stand,
see page 55 (PLACING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND)
◆
Rotate the handlebar, so that the fluid (1)
2
contained in the brake reservoir is
parallel to the "MIN" mark stamped on
the glass gauge (2).
◆
Make sure that the brake fluid contained
in the reservoir (1) exceeds the "MIN"
mark stamped on the glass gauge (2).
Do not ride the vehicle if the level is
below "MIN" mark.
Brake fluid level decreases as the brake
pads wear down.
If the fluid is below the "MIN" mark:
◆
Check the brake pads for wear, see
page 63 (CHECKING THE BRAKE
PADS FOR WEAR).
If the pads and/or the disk do not need
replacing:
◆
Contact an aprilia Authorized Dealer
that will top up the fluid.
Check the brake for proper operation.
When the brake lever has exceeding
travel or if you notice a loss of braking,
contact an aprilia Authorized Dealer.
The braking system may need bleeding.
WARNING
CAUTION
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