Rear Drum Brake - VESPA LX 150 i.e. Manual

WARNING: AFTER FITTING NEW BRAKE PADS DO NOT USE THE MOTOR-
SCOOTER UNTIL YOU HAVE ACTIVATED THE BRAKE LEVER REPEATEDLY
TO BED IN THE BRAKES AND RESTORE THE LEVER TO ITS CORRECT POSI-
TION.

Rear drum brake (04_44)

Adjust register nut «B» and slacken locknut «A» as shown in figure. When adjusting
the rear brake remember that the rear wheel must turn freely when the lever is in the
rest position. When you have finished adjusting the brake, tighten locknut «A».
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Measure the distance covered by the lever before the brake starts its braking
action. The idle stroke at the end of the brake lever must be likewise, about
10 mm.
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Apply the brake repeatedly and make sure that the wheel turns freely after
the lever has been released.
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Ride the vehicle, ensuring that the rear brake is working properly.
WARNING: THE BRAKES ARE THE PARTS THAT MOST ENSURE YOUR SAFE-
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TY AND FOR THIS REASON THEY MUST ALWAYS BE IN PERFECT WORKING
ORDER. IF IN DOUBT REGARDING THE PERFECT FUNCTIONING OF THE
BRAKING SYSTEM AND IN CASE YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO CARRY OUT THE
USUAL CHECKING OPERATIONS, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PIAGGIO DEALER.
N.B.
HEAT THAT IS GENERATED DURING NORMAL USE OF THE BRAKES WILL
CHANGE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE SHOE AND THE DRUM.
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