Checking The Brake Shoes; Clutch Adjustment - Yamaha DT501988 Owner's Manual

1. Brake light switch
H-816
Checking the brake shoes
A wear indicator is attached to each· brake
to facilitate brake shoes check. This indicator
permits a visual check without disassembling
the brake. To check, look at the wear indicator
while depressing the brake pedal or pulling
the brake lever. If the indicator
reaches~o
the
wear limit line, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace
shoes.
7-19
2
1. Wear limit
2. Wear indicator
1-012
Cluch adjustment
The clutch should be adjusted to suit the
rider's preference, but free play at the lever
pivot should be 2 -·3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in).
Loosen the adjuster lock nut. Next turn the
length .adjuster either in or out until proper
lever free play is achieved.
Clutch lever free play:
2 - 3
mm
(0.08 - 0.12
in)