Adjusting The Rear Brake Lever Free Play - Yamaha Grizzly YFM125GW Owner's Manual

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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
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justed brakes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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You could lose braking ability, which could
lead to an accident.
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HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
After servicing:
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Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the free play is correct.
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Make sure the brakes do not drag.
Replacement of brake components requires
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professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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Adjusting the rear brake lever free play

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The brake lever free play must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
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the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
NOTE:
Before adjusting the brake lever free play, check
the rear brake shoes for wear.
WARNING
The brake lever free play should measure 5.0–8.0
mm (0.20–0.31 in) as shown. If the free play is in-
correct, adjust it as follows.
1. Brake lever free play
Turn the brake lever free play adjusting nut on the
rear wheel hub in direction (a) to increase the free
play, and in direction (b) to decrease it.
If the correct free play cannot be obtained, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
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