Brake System; Front Br Ake Lever Free Play - Honda 86-87 TA200 FATCAT Service Manual

BRAKE SYSTEM
FRONT BRAKE
Check the cable and brake lever for loose connections, exces-
sive plav. Of other damage. Replace or repair if necessary_
Disconnect the brake cable at the upper end .
Inspect the brake cable for kinks or damage, and thoroughlv lu-
bricate the cable and pivot point w ith a commercially available
cable lubricant to prevent premature wear . Install the brake
cabl'!.
FRONT BRAKE LEVER FREE PLA Y
At the tip of the brake lever, measure the distance the lever
moves before the brake starts to take hold.
FREE PLAY: 25-30 mm (1 - 1 -1/4 in)
Minor adjustments can be made with the upper adjuster.
Slide the dust cover off the adjuster, loosen the lock nut and
adjust the free play by turning the adjuster.
Tighten the lock nut with a pair of pliers after adjustment.
Major adjustments should be made with the lower adjusting
nut at the hont brake arm.
NOTE
Make sure the cut~out on the adjusting nut is seated on the
brake arm pin.
Recheck the brake lever free play.
REAR BRAKE
Check the cable, brake lever and brake pedal for loose connec-
tions, excessive plaV or other damage.
Replace or repair if necessarv.
Disconnect the brake cables at the brake lever or pedal end.
Inspect the brake cable for kinks or damage, and thoroughlv lu-
bricate the cables and their pivot point with a commerciallv
available cable lubricant to prevent premature wear.
Install the cables.
REAR BRAKE LEVER FREE PLAY
Measure the rear brake (parking brake) lever free plav at the
end of the brake lever.
FREE PLAY : 25-31)..mm 11 - 1 -114 in l
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