Rear Brake Adjustmet - Yamaha TDM850 1996 Service Manual

REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
S Brake pedal height a
Out of specification ! Adjust.
2. Adjust:
S Brake pedal height
Adjustment steps:
S Loosen the locknut 1 .
S Turn the adjuster 2 in or out until the specified
pedal height is obtained.
Turnning in:
Turnning out:
After adjusting brake pedal height, visually
check the adjuster end through the hole a .
The adjuster end b must be visible within this
hole.
S Tighten the locknut 1 .
CAUTION:
Make sure that the brake does not drag after
adjusting it.
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake pedal can
indicate the presence of air in the brake sys-
tem. This air must be removed by bleeding the
brake system before the motorcycle is oper-
ated. Air in the system will cause greatly di-
minished braking capability and can result in
loss of control and an accident.
Inspect and bleed the system if necessary.
3. Adjust:
S Brake light switch
Refer to "BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ADJUST-
MENT".
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Brake pedal height:
29 mm
Below top of footrest.
Height is decreased.
Height is increased.
WARNING
WARNING
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