Suzuki JR50 Owner's Manual page 67

1. Turn the front brake adjuster
1 clockwise or counterclock-
wise to obtain the specified
play. Turning
clockwise will decrease the
play.
2. After adjusting the play, check
that there is no dragging when
turning the front wheel with the
wheel off the ground and that
there is enough clearance
between the front brake lever
and throttle grip when the lever
is tightly squeezed.
Rear Brake Pedal Adjustment
the adjuster
7-17
Adjust the rear brake pedal so
that there is approximately 20
30 mm (0.8 1.2 in) of pedal play
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as shown in the illustration. To
adjust the rear brake pedal play,
turn the adjusting nut 2. Turning
the adjusting nut clockwise will
decrease the amount of travel.
WARNING
Riding with worn brake shoes
will reduce braking perfor-
mance and will increase your
chance of having an accident.
Inspect brake shoe wear before
each use. Ask your SUZUKI
dealer or qualified mechanic to
replace brake shoes if the
shoes are worn to the limit.
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