Front Brake - APRILIA RSV 1000 R Factory Use And Maintenance Book

Have brake fluid changed every two years
Official dealer.
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aprilia
WARNING
Do not ride if the braking system is
leaking.

FRONT BRAKE

CHECK
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Place the vehicle in vertical position,
keep the handlebar in the direction of
travel.
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Make sure that the fluid level in the
reservoir exceeds the "MIN" mark.
MIN= minimum level
MAX= maximum level
If level is below the "MIN" mark:
CAUTION
Brake fluid level decreases gradually as
the brake pads wear down.
1
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Check the brake disk and the brake pads
for wear, see page 93 (CHECKING THE
BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR).
If the pads and/or the disk are in good
condition, top up to correct level.
TOPPING UP
R e a d p a g e 3 5 ( B R A K E F L U I D -
recommendations) carefully.
CAUTION
Danger: brake fluid could leak out.
Never operate the front brake lever
w h e n t h e s c r e w s ( 1 ) h a v e b e e n
loosened or when the reservoir cover is
not in place.
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Unscrew the screws (1) of the brake fluid
reservoir (2) by means of a short, cross-
headed screwdriver.
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