Rear Brake Adjustment - Yamaha DT501988 Owner's Manual

1. Adjuster
H-849
Rear brake adjustment
U-643
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WARNING:
For brake pedal adjustment, be sure to
proceed as follows: (It is advisable to
have a Yamaha dealer make this ad-
justment.)
1. Pedal height
a. Loosen the adjuster lock nut (for pedal
height).
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b. By turning the adjuster clockwise or
counterclockwise, adjust the brake peaal
position so that its top end is approx.20
mm (0.8 in) belovythetopofthefootrest.
c. Secure the adjuster lock nut.
U-644
&WARNING:
After adjusting the pedal height, adjust
brake pedal free play.
2. Free play
The rear brake should be adjusted to suit
the rider's preference; but free play at the
brake pedal end must be 20 - 30 mm
(0.8 - 1.2 in). Turn the adjuster on the
brake rod clockwise to reduce play; .turn
the adjuster counterclockwise to in-
crease play.