Yamaha YFM250XL(C) Service Manual page 82

REAR BRAKE LEVER AND PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
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2.Adjust:
Brake lever free play
Brake pedal free play
1
2
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Adjustment steps:
NOTE:
Before adjusting the free play, pump the
brake pedal 2 to 3 times.
Fully loosen the locknut 1 (handlebar)
and fully turn in the brake lever adjuster
2.
Fully loosen brake lever cable adjuster 3
and brake pedal adjuster 4.
Tighten the brake pedal adjuster 4 until
proper free play is attained.
Turn the brake lever cable adjuster 3
clockwise until the gap a is within the
specified limits.
5 Brake cam lever
6 Pin
Turn out the brake lever cable adjuster 2
(handlebar) until proper free play is
attained.
Tighten the locknut 1 (handlebar).
Inspect brake lever and brake pedal free
play.
If out of specification, perform adjustment
steps again.
WARNING
After this adjustment is performed, block
the rear of the machine off the ground, and
spin the rear wheels to ensure there is no
brake drag. If any brake drag is noticed,
perform the above steps again.
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INSP
ADJ
Free play a (brake pedal):
20 ~ 30 mm (0.78 ~ 1.18 in)
Gap a:
0 ~ 1 mm (0 ~ 0.04 in)
Free play b (brake lever):
5 ~ 7 mm (0.20 ~ 0.28 in)