Adjusting The Brake Pedal Position And Free Play - Yamaha 2010 XV250Z Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Adjusting the brake pedal po-
sition and free play
1. Footrest
2. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
3. Brake pedal free play
WARNING
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It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make these adjustments.
Brake pedal position
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 60.0 mm
(2.36 in) above the top of the footrest as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal position and, if necessary, adjust
it as follows.
EAU22201 1. Loosen the locknut at the brake
pedal.
2. To raise the brake pedal, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
lower the brake pedal, turn the ad-
justing bolt in direction (b).
1. Locknut
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2. Brake pedal position adjusting bolt
3. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING
After adjusting the brake pedal posi-
tion, the brake pedal free play must
be adjusted.
Brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in) at
the brake pedal end. Periodically check
the brake pedal free play and, if neces-
sary, adjust it as follows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake rod in
direction (a). To decrease the brake
pedal free play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
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1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
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WARNING
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After adjusting the drive chain
slack or removing and installing
the rear wheel, always check the
brake pedal free play.
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