Chassis; Adjusting The Front Brake Lever Free Play; Adjusting The Rear Disc Brake - Yamaha XVS1300A 2007 Service Manual

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EAS21140

CHASSIS

EAS21150
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER
FREE PLAY
1. Check:
• Front brake lever free play "a"
Out of specification → Adjust.
Front brake lever free play
2.0–5.0 mm (0.08–0.20 in)
2. Adjust:
• Front brake lever free play
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a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting screw "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified brake lever free play is
obtained.
Direction "b"
Brake lever free play is increased.
Direction "c"
Brake lever free play is decreased.
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b
c. Tighten the locknut.
EWA13050
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce braking performance.
ECA3D81018
CAUTION:
After adjusting the brake lever free play,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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EAS21190

ADJUSTING THE REAR DISC BRAKE

1. Check:
• Brake pedal adjusting bolt position
Check that the end "a" of the brake pedal ad-
justing bolt is visible through the hole "b".
Incorrect → Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• Brake pedal adjusting bolt position
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a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Adjust the brake pedal adjusting bolt "2" posi-
tion by turning the adjusting bolt in or out so
that its end is visible through the hole.
c. Tighten the locknut "1" to specification.
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 m·kg, 11 ft·lb)
EWA3D81002
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake pedal
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce braking performance.
ECA3D81019
CAUTION:
After adjusting the brake pedal adjusting
bolt position, make sure there is no brake
drag.
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CHASSIS

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