Adjusting The Rear Brake Lever Free Play And Checking The Brake Pedal Position - Yamaha YFM66FGX Owner's Manual

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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed brakes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could lose braking ability, which could
lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
After servicing:
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Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the free play is correct.
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Make sure the brakes do not drag.
G Make sure the brakes are not spongy. All
air must be bled from the brake system.
8 Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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Adjusting the rear brake lever free play
and checking the brake pedal position
The brake lever free play must be adjusted and
brake pedal position must be checked and, if nec-
essary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
NOTE:
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Always perform this maintenance completely in
the following order whenever adjusting the rear
brake.
G
Before adjusting the brake lever free play and
checking the brake pedal position, check the
rear brake pads for wear.
Adjusting the brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should measure 0.5–2.0
mm (0.02–0.08 in) as shown. If the free play is in-
correct, adjust it as follows.
1. Brake lever free play
1. Loosen the locknut.
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