Disc Brake Inspection (Depending On Models) - Sym AK12W Series Manual

Adjustment:¡ } Drum type¡ ~
The indentation of brake adjustment nut must be aligned with the pin. (see below figure)
Adjustment nut
Turn the adjustment nut on brake arm of front and rear wheels to adjust the free play of hand-brake
lever.
Hold the hand-brake levers after adjusting with both hands until there is effective brake feeling.
Measure the free play with a rule.
To increase
free play
To decrease
free play
Front wheel drum type
DISK BRAKE INSPECTION
Hose connection
CAUTION:
Please drive your motorcycle on a dry road surface slowly and operate front and rear brakes in
order to find out if there is any malfunction so as to ensure the motorcycle is at its optimum
condition and safe to ride.
When free play is between 10~20 mm, check brake
indicators of front and rear wheels. If the arrow on
the brake arm aligned with the "¡ µ " marked on the
brake disk, that means the brake lining has been
Pin
excessively worn, and must be replaced immediately.
Adjustment nut
(Applicable for model equipped with disc brake.)
CAUTION:
Rear wheel drum type
Visual check brake lines for leakage, or
damage, check brake lines connections for
looseness using a wrench or similar tool, and
check whether steering handle vibration in
driving, or any parts' interference may have
damage the brake lines. If so, bring your
motorcycle to your SANYANG dealer for
repairing or service.
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To decrease
free play
To increase
free play