Brake Cable Check And Adjustment - Honda UM536 Owner's Manual

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Brake cable check and adjustment

(EBE type)
The proper brake adjustment should always be maintained.
(Inspection and adjustment)
The brake lever should be inspected and adjusted when the first 20
hours of operation time has passed. Thereafter, it should be inspected
every 100 hours.
(Inspection)
Perform this check on a dry, paved surface. Pull the handle cross bar
horizontally toward the rear with your left hand (do not raise the front
wheel off the ground), then squeeze the brake lever gradually until the
rear wheels lock. Measure the distance ''L'' at the point where the
wheels lock. The measurement from the tip of the brake lever to the
handle should be above:
35.0 mm (1.38 in)
Adjustment is necessary if distance is below:
35.0 mm (1.38 in)
(Adjustment)
Make adjustments by turning the adjusting nuts on both brake arms
equally.
Distance (L): 50.0 60.0 mm (1.97 2.36 in) − −
Apply the brake several times and check for free rotation after the
brake lever is released.
If proper adjustment cannot be obtained by this method, see your
authorized Honda dealer.
L
ADJUST NUT
BRAKE LEVER
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