Honda Fourtrax Rancher AT 2004 Service Manual page 83

Be careful nOlto
damage Ihe wheel
while adJlJs ting
There are two
adJUSlers on eacfl
front wheel. Adjust
all
four adjus ters
Place t he front wheel off the ground by placing a
suitable support block under the vehicle.
Remove the inspection hole cap and line up the cap
hole with one of the brake shoe adjusters and turn
the adjuster up with a screwdriver until the shoes
lock, then back off three stops.
Spin the wheel manually to make sure the brake
does not drag.
Une up the inspection hole with the second adjuster
and repeat the procedure.
Adjust both wheels.
Recheck the brake lever free play.
If the free play is still excessive after adjusting the
brake shoe lining clearance, there is probably air in
the brake system and it must be bled out (page 16-
51.
After checking, install the inspection hole cap
secu rely in the drum while pushing the cap with a
screwdriver.
Inspect the brake hoses and fittings for deteriora-
tion, cracks, damage or signs of leakage_
Tighten any loose fittings.
Replace hoses, pipes and fittings as required.
REAR BRAKE
Check the cable, brake lever and brake pedal for
loose connections, excessive play or other damage.
Replace or repair if necessary.
For cable lubrication: Disconnect the brake cables at
the brake lever or pedal ends.
Thoroughly lubricate the cables and their pivot
points with commercially available cable lubricant.
Measure the rear (parking) brake lever free play at
the end of the brake lever.
FREE PLAY: 15 - 20
mm (5/ 8 - 1-3/4 in)
Make sure the CUt-
Adjustments should be made with the upper adjust-
our
In
the adJusrmg
In9 nut at the rear brake arm.
nur is seated on the
brake arm JOint.
MAINTENANCE
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