Chassis; Adjusting The Front Disc Brake; Adjusting The Rear Disc Brake - Yamaha FJR1300A Service Manual

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EAS21140

CHASSIS

EAS21160

ADJUSTING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE

1. Adjust:
• Brake lever position
(distance "a" from the throttle grip to the brake
lever)
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a. While pushing the brake lever forward, turn
the adjusting dial "1" until the brake lever is in
the desired position.
NOTE:
Be sure to align the setting on the adjusting dial
with the arrow mark "2" on the brake lever.
Position #1
Distance "a" is the largest.
Position #5
Distance "a" is the smallest.
EWA13050
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce braking performance.
ECA13490
CAUTION:
After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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EAS21190

ADJUSTING THE REAR DISC BRAKE

1. Check:
• Brake pedal position
(distance "a" from the top of the rider footrest
to the top of the brake pedal)
Out of specification → Adjust.
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Brake pedal position
42.0 mm (1.65 in) (below the top
of the rider footrest)
2. Adjust:
• Brake pedal position
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a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting bolt "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified brake pedal position is
obtained.
Direction "a"
Brake pedal is raised.
Direction "b"
Brake pedal is lowered.
EWA13070
WARNING
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
check that the end of the adjusting bolt "c" is
visible through the hole "d".
c. Tighten the locknut "1" to specification.
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 m·kg, 11 ft·lb)
EW3P61002
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake pedal
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
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CHASSIS

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