Adjusting The Rear Brake Lever Free Play - Yamaha YFM50R Owner's Manual

should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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Adjusting the rear brake lever free play

The brake lever free play must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
NOTE:
Before adjusting the brake lever free play, check
the rear brake shoes for wear.
The brake lever free play should measure 7.0–
10.0 mm (0.28–0.39 in) as shown. If the free play
is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
1. Brake lever free play
2. Locknut
3. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever.
2. Turn the brake lever free play adjusting bolt at
the brake lever in direction (a) to increase the
free play, and in direction (b) to decrease it.
3. Tighten the locknut at the brake lever.
If the specified free play cannot be obtained,
proceed with the following steps.
4. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever.
5. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the brake lever
in direction (a) to loosen the brake cable.
6. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the
8-22
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(a)
3
(b)
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