Front Brake Calipers - APRILIA ETV mille Caponord 2003 Libro De Uso Y Mantenimiento

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FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS

Carefully read p. 60 (MAINTENANCE).
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WARNING
A d i r t y d i s c s o i l s t h e p a d s , w i t h
consequent reduction of the braking
efficiency. Dirty pads must be replaced,
while dirty discs must be cleaned with a
high-quality degreaser.
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CAUTION
While disassembling and reassembling
the wheel, be careful not to damage the
brake pipes, the discs and the pads.
NOTE
For the removal of the front brake
calipers, it is necessary to prepare the
appropriate front support stand ! .
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DISASSEMBLY
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Position the vehicle on the appropriate
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f r o n t s u p p o r t s t a n d , s e e p . 7 6
(POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE
FRONT SUPPORT STAND !).
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Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
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Have someone keep the handlebar
steady in running position, so that the
steering is locked.
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Brake caliper screw driving torque (1):
50 Nm (5.0 kgm).
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Unscrew and remove the two brake
caliper screws (1).
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N e v e r p u l l t h e b r a k e l e v e r a f t e r
removing the caliper, otherwise the
pistons may go out of their seats, thus
causing the outflow of the brake fluid.
In this case consult your aprilia Official
Dealer, who will carry out the proper
maintenance operation.
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Withdraw the brake caliper (2) from
the disc, leaving it attached to the pipe
(3).
Work on the second brake caliper:
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Repeat the operations marked with
CAUTION
CAUTION
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REASSEMBLY
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CAUTION
Proceed with care, in order not to
damage the brake pads.
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Insert the brake caliper (2) on the disc
and position it so that its fastening holes
and the holes on the support are aligned.
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WARNING
Upon reassembly of the brake caliper,
replace the caliper fastening screws (1)
with two new screws of the same type.
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Screw and tighten the two screws (1)
that fasten the brake caliper.
Brake caliper screw driving torque
(1): 50 Nm (5.0 kgm).
Work on the second brake caliper:
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Repeat the operations marked with
Remove the front support stand !, see
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p. 76 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND !).
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CAUTION
After reassembly, pull the brake lever
repeatedly and check the correct
functioning of the braking system.
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