Rear Brake Lever Adjustment - Yamaha KODIAK 450 Owner's Manual

WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating with improperly serviced or
adjusted brakes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could lose braking ability, which
could lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
After servicing:
G Make sure the brakes operate
smoothly and that the free play is
correct.
G Make sure the brakes do not drag.
Make sure the brakes are not
G
spongy. All air must be bled from
the brake system.
Replacement of brake components re-
quires professional knowledge. These
procedures should be performed by a
Yamaha dealer.
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Rear brake lever adjustment

The rear brake lever free play should be 0.5–
2 mm (0.02–0.08 in).
1. Loosen the locknut.
1. Locknut
c. Rear brake lever free play
2. Turn the adjusting bolt in direction a to
increase the free play, and in direction b
to decrease the free play.
3. Tighten the locknut.
If the correct free play cannot be obtained, ask
a Yamaha dealer to make that adjustment.
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2. Adjusting bolt