Honda CRF230F 2017 Owner's Manual page 98

CRF230F
Brake adjustment
1. Place the motorcycle on its side stand.
2. Measure the distance the rear brake pedal (3)
moves before the brake starts to take hold.
Free play should be:
20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 in)
3. If adjustment is necessary, turn the rear brake
adjusting nut (4).
(4)
(5)
(A)
(B)
Adjust by turning the rear brake adjusting nut a half-
turn at a time. Make sure the cutout on the adjusting
nut is seated on the brake arm pin (5) after making
final freeplay adjustment.
(4) Rear brake
adjusting nut
(5) Brake arm pin
(A) Decrease free
play
(B) Increase free play
4. Apply the brake several times and check for free
wheel rotation after the brake pedal is released.
If proper adjustment cannot be obtained by this
method, see your dealer.
After adjustment, push the brake arm (6) to confirm
that there is a gap between the rear brake adjusting
nut (4) and the brake arm pin (5).
(4)
(5)
After adjustment, confirm the freeplay of the brake
pedal.
Other checks
Make sure the brake rod, brake arm, spring and
fasteners are in good condition.
(4) Adjusting nut
(5) Brake arm pin
(6) Brake arm
(6)
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