Adjustment
RIGHT REAR
(2)
(2) adjusting nut
(3) brake arm pin
1. Adjust by turning the rear brake adjusting nut
(2) a half-turn at a time. Make sure the cut-
out on the adjusting nut is seated on the brake
arm pin (3).
2. Apply the brake, release it, and then spin the
wheel and check that it rotates freely. Repeat
this procedure several times.
(–)
(+)
(+) increase freeplay
(–) decrease freeplay
3. Check the freeplay. If you can't adjust the
freeplay properly, see your dealer.
After adjustment, push the brake arm (4) to
confirm that there is a gap between the
adjusting nut (2) and the brake arm pin (3).
(3)
(2)
(2) adjusting nut
(3) brake arm pin
After adjustment, confirm the freeplay of the
brake pedal.
Brakes
(3)
(4)
(4) brake arm
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