Brake Adjustment - Yamaha YT175J 1982 Service Manual

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~L~5mm
(0.02 in)
*
This figure shows the wear limit of the pads as they are in-
stalled in the caliper.
1. Pad thickness 2. Wear limit
Wear limit:
1.5
mm (0.06 in)
Brake adjustment
1. Front brake lever
Front brake cable free play can be ad-
justed to suit rider preference, but a
minimum free play of 9
-15
mm
(0.35-
0.59 in) should be maintained.
Free play can be adjusted at handle bar
lever and brake shoe plate.
a. Loosen the lock nut on the brake lever
holder, fully turn the adjuster in.
b. Turn the adjuster on the shoe plate in or
out until proper adjustment is achieved.
c. Unless the shoe plate adjuster helps br-
ing a proper play, turn to the lever holder
adjuster.
d. Tighten the lock nut.
2-9
1. Adjuster 2. Lock nut
2. Brake pedal
WARNING:
When adjusting the rear brake, first ad-
just the brake caliper, adjust the brake
pedal, then adjust the brake lever.
a. Loosen the brake lever lock nut and
screw in the adjuster until tight.
1. Adjuster
2. Lock nut
3. Brakelever(l)