Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha YFZ450S 2003 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE/

CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

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2
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3
b
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4
2. Adjust:
• parking brake cable end length
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a. Loosen the locknut 1 and adjusting bolt 2.
b. Slide back the rubber cover 3.
c. Loosen the locknut 4.
d. Turn the adjusting nut 5 in direction a or
b until the specified brake cable end length
is obtained.
e. Tighten the locknut.
f. Slowly turn the adjusting bolt clockwise until
resistance is felt.
g. Turn it 1/8 counterclockwise.
h. Tighten the locknut 1.
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 m · kg, 11 ft · lb)
i. Slide the rubber cover to its original posi-
tion.
WARNING
After this adjustment is performed, lift the
rear wheels off the ground by placing a
block under the engine, and spin the rear
wheels to ensure there is no brake drag. If
any brake drag is noticed perform the
above steps again.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
NOTE:
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When checking the brake fluid level, make
sure that the top of the brake fluid reservoir top
is horizontal.
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