Front Brake - Suzuki LT-Z50K6 Setup Manual

3–7 mm 3–7 mm
5 mm 5 mm

FRONT BRAKE

Check the brake lever play.
A measured at the lever holder
The brake lever play
when the lever is squeezed, and the brake cable
B is in the straight up position as shown in the
holder
photograph.
Front brake lever play: 3–7 mm
If adjustment is necessary, carry out the procedure
below:
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
Lift the front end of the vehicle and place a solid
object, such as a wooden block, securely under the
frame.
2. Loosen the lock nuts
lower cable adjusters
A measured at the lever holder is 3–7 mm
play
when the lever is squeezed.
Make sure that at least 5 mm of the adjuster threads
are inserted in the lever holder
photograph.
Tighten the lock nuts
If the cable adjusters
adjustment, turn the left and right brake cable
F equally to obtain the specified play.
adjusters
3. Turn the upper or lower cable adjuster so that when
the brake lever is fully squeezed the cable holder is
in the straight up position.
This adjustment is important for smooth braking,
and to help prevent uneven wear of the brake shoes
on the left and right wheels.
Check the brake lever play again, and repeat step
(2) if necessary.
4. Release the front brake lever and turn the front
wheels by hand to make sure the brakes don't drag.
If either brake drags, the brake lever play should be
increased slightly.
Repeat steps (2) and (3).
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E and turn the upper and
C equally until the brake lever
D, as shown in the
E.
C do not provide enough