Chassis; Adjusting The Rear Brake Drum; Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha FZ-16 Service Manual

CHASSIS

ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE DRUM

1.
Check:
Free pedal brake "a"
Set out of specification
Free game
15.0-20.0 mm
2. Adjust
Free pedal brake
a. Turn the adjusting nut "1" in direction "a"
or "b" to obtain the specified free play
the brake pedal.
Direction "a"
The free play of the brake pedal is increased
Direction "b"
The free play of the brake pedal is decreased
to
b
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CAUTION
After adjusting the pedal free play
brake, make sure the brake is not dragging.
3.
Adjust
Switch the rear brake light
See "SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT. "
On page 3-15

CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

1.
Place the vehicle on a flat surface.
NOTE:
Drive your vehicle to the center support
Make sure the vehicle is vertical
2.
Check:
Brake fluid level.
Below the minimum level mark,
liquid add recommended brake
to the correct level
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WARNING
Use only recommended brake fluid,
other fluids can cause damage brake
in the rubber seals, causing leaks and loss
braking efficiency. Refill with the same type
Brake fluid that is already in the system,
the mixture of fluids can cause a chemical reaction
harmful that would cause a malfunction
brakes
When refilling, be careful not to get water
in the master cylinder. Significantly decreases water
boiling point fluid and may cause
in vapor.
CAUTION
Brake fluid can damage the surfaces
painted or plastic. Immediately clean
any spilled brake fluid
NOTE:
In order to ensure a correct reading of the
brake fluid level, check that the
top of the master cylinder is horizontal.
3-14
Liquid preferred
DOT 3 or DOT 4
Max.
Min
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