Inspection And Adjustment Of Brake Free Play - Sym HD 200 EVO Owner's Manual

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF BRAKE FREE PLAY

INSPECTION: (Brake lever free play must be checked with the engine shut off.)
Ÿ Brake lever free play for front and rear wheels.
Ÿ When checking the hand-braking lever for front and rear wheels, its free play (the stroke of hand-braking
lever from no braking to initial braking) should be 10~20mm.
Ÿ It is abnormal if the feel is spongy when holding the hand-braking lever forcefully.
Ÿ Never attempt to adjust brakes unless you know what you are doing. Otherwise, have a properly trained
mechanic adjust brakes. Never operate the scooter if effective braking is questionable.
ADJUSTMENT:﹙Rear wheel drum type﹚
Ÿ The indentation of brake adjustment nut must be aligned with the pin. (see below figure)
Adjustment nut
Ÿ Turn the adjustment nut on brake arm of front
and rear wheels to adjust the free play of
hand-brake lever.
Ÿ Hold the hand-brake levers after adjusting with
both hands until there is effective brake
feeling.
Ÿ Measure the free play with a rule.
10~20 mm
Pin
CAUTION:
Ÿ Adjust the brake lever "Free Play" when the "Free
Play" is between 10~20 mm. Check to brake
indicators on both the front and rear wheels. If
the arrow on the brake arm is aligned with the "△"
mark on the brake panel, the brake lining has been
excessively warn and must be replaced
immediately.
Adjustment nut
10. Inspection and Maintenance before Riding
To decrease
free play
To increase
free play
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