Yamaha YFM250R Owner's Manual page 97

parking brake lever to the right.
2. Fully loosen the locknut and the adjusting bolt
at the rear brake caliper.
3. Loosen the locknut on the brake cable.
4. Turn the adjusting nut on the brake cable in di-
rection (a) to increase the cable length, and in
direction (b) to decrease it.
(b)
(a)
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting nut
NOTE:
If the cable length cannot be adjusted to specifica-
tion, consult a Yamaha dealer.
5. Tighten the locknut on the brake cable.
6. Turn in the adjusting bolt at the rear brake cal-
2
1
iper until it feels tight, then turn it out 1/8 turn
and tighten its locknut to the specified torque.
ECB00520
CAUTION:
When tightening the locknut, hold the adjust-
ing bolt with a wrench so that it does not turn
together with the locknut.
Tightening torque:
Locknut (rear brake caliper):
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11.6 ft·lbf)
EWB02090
WARNING
Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause the brakes to malfunc-
tion, resulting
performance. This could increase the chance
of a collision or accident. After adjusting the
parking brake free play, block the rear of the
ATV off the ground and spin the rear wheels.
Check to make sure there is no brake drag. If
brake drag is noticed, perform the adjustment
again.
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