Aprilia SR50R - Service manual > Braking System

CHANGING THE BRAKE PADS

• Position the vehicle on the center stand.
• Remove the brake caliper from the disc, but leave the line connected.

For the front brake caliper only:

• Remove the brake caliper cover.

WARNING Be careful not to damage the rim paint during removal and reassembly of the caliper on the disc.

While changing pads, protect the rim with tape.

• Remove the snap ring (1).
• Remove the pin (2).
• Remove the spring (3).
• Remove the pads (4) sliding them out one at a time.

WARNING Do not operate the brake lever when the pads are not in place or the caliper piston might come off its housing, thus causing brake fluid leakage.

Always change both pads and ensure they are correctly in place inside the caliper.

• Fit two new brake pads (4).

• Correctly seat the spring (3).
• Fit the pin (2).
• Fit the snap ring (1).

For the front brake caliper only:

• Refit the brake caliper cover.
• Check the brake fluid level, see (BRAKING SYSTEM).

Steering

STEERING DIAGRAM

Key:

1. Dust seal
2. Lock nut
3. Adjuster nut
4. Upper bearing
5. Lower bearing
6. Steering

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