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

REAR BRAKE

CHECK
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Keep the vehicle upright, so that the fluid
in the reservoir (1) is parallel with the
plug (2).
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Look through the special slot in the right
fairing to check that 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.
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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.
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Remove the right fairing, see page 82
(REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).
CAUTION
Danger: brake fluid could leak out.
Never operate the rear brake lever when
the reservoir cap is loose or has been
removed.
WARNING
Avoid long exposure of brake fluid to
air.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic and will
absorb moisture from the air.
Keep the brake fluid reservoir open
JUST LONG ENOUGH to top up level.
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Unscrew the screw (3) completely.
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Shift the
moderately outwards.
2
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Unscrew and remove the cap (2).
4
Ensure the fluid in the reservoir is
3
parallel with the reservoir rim at all
times (in a horizontal position) when
1
topping up or brake fluid will spill out.
Do not add any additives or other
products.
If you use a funnel or other tool, ensure
they are perfectly clean.
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Remove the gasket (4).
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Top up the reservoir (1) with brake fluid,
see page 117 (LUBRICANT CHART)
until bringing level between the "MIN"
and "MAX" marks.
Always renew the brake pads before
topping up to "MAX" level.
Do not tilt reservoir (1) even if plug (2) is
tightened. This might let air in the
circuit and brake system would be
impaired.
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