Adjusting The Rear Brake Pedal; Adjusting The Clearance Of The Rear Brake Lever - APRILIA TUONO 1000 - 2006 Manual

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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
PEDAL
The rear brake pedal (1) is adjusted to fit
most riders during manufacture.
If you wish to adjust the brake pedal:
u Place the vehicle on the stand, see
page 77 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).
u Loosen the screw (2).
u Rotate the eccentric (3) to adjust the
position of the rear brake pedal (1) to
your satisfaction.
u Tighten the screw (2) snugly, making
sure that the eccentric is firmly clamped
in the rear brake lever (4).
ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE
OF THE REAR BRAKE LEVER
The clearance of the rear brake lever (4) is
a d j u s t e d t o f i t m o s t r i d e r s d u r i n g
manufacture.
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If you wish to adjust the clearance of the
rear brake lever (4):
Loosen the lock nut (5) on the master
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cylinder push rod (6) and run it as far
towards the master cylinder as it will go
on the threads of the push rod.
u Screw the master cylinder push rod (6)
out of the clevis until it just contacts the
master cylinder piston.
u Then, screw the push rod into the clevis
to obtain a minimum clearance of 0.02 –
0.04 in (0.5 – 1 mm) between the master
cylinder push rod and the master
cylinder piston.
u Lock the push rod in position with the
lock nut (5).
CAUTION
Be sure there is the specified clearance
between the master cylinder push rod and
the master cylinder piston.
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If this caution is not observed, the brake
will remain slightly applied, with
subsequent brake overheating and wear
of pads and discs. Clearance between the
push rod and the piston 0.02 – 0.04 in (0.5
– 1 mm).
To check the specified clearance mentioned
above:
u Measure the distance traveled by the rear
brake lever (4) before braking action starts.
The idle stroke at the end of the rear brake
lever (4) must be about 0.16 in (4 mm).
After making any brake adjustment apply
the brakes repeatedly. Try the brakes in a
parking lot or other area where there is
little traffic. After you have completed the
adjustment, lift the wheel free of the
ground and make sure that it rotates freely
when the brake is released.
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CAUTION
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