Adjusting; The Rear Brake Lever Height - APRILIA MX 125 Manual De Instrucciones

ADJUSTING

THE REAR BRAKE LEVER HEIGHT

The brake lever is installed in ergonomic
position on assembly of the vehicle.
If necessary, it is possible to adjust the
brake lever height, by proceeding as
follows:
Loosen the lock nut (1).
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Unscrew the brake adjuster (2) completely.
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Screw the lock nut (3) completely on the
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pump control rod (4).
Screw the pump control
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completely, then unscrew it by giving 3-4
turns.
Unscrew the brake adjuster (2) and
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move the brake lever (5) to the desired
height.
Lock the brake adjuster (2) by means of
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the lock nut (1).
Unscrew the pump control rod (4) and
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bring it in contact with the pump piston.
Screw the rod in order to ensure a
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m i n i m u m c l e a r a n c e o f 0 . 5 ÷ 1 m m
between the pump control rod (4) and
the pump piston.
Ensure that there is some play between
the master cylinder actuating rod (4)
and piston, or the brake will drag,
l e a d i n g t o e a r l y w e a r o f f r i c t i o n
rod (4)
elements.
Play between master cylinder actuating
rod and piston: 0.5 ÷ 1 mm.
WARNING
Lock the pump control rod by means of
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the lock nut (3).
WARNING
Check the braking efficiency.
If necessary, contact an aprilia Official
Dealer .
After the adjustment, make sure that the
wheel rotates freely with released
brake.
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