Checking The Front Brake Lever Free Play; Adjusting The Rear Brake Lever Free Play And Checking The Brake Pedal Position - Yamaha WOLVERINE YFM45FXW Owner's Manual

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Checking the front brake lever free play

The brake lever free play must be checked at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. The brake lever should have a
free play of zero mm (zero in) as shown. If the free
play is incorrect, have a Yamaha dealer check the
brake system.
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1. Brake lever free play
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WARNING
Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause loss of braking ability,
which could lead to an accident.
After servicing:
G
Make sure the brakes operate smoothly and
that the free play is correct.
G Make sure the brakes do not drag.
G Make sure the brakes are not spongy. All air
must be bled from the brake system.
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.
NOTE:
G
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.
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