Honda FourTrax Foreman TRX500FM2 2018 Owner's Manual page 191

Other Inspections
• Check that the rear brake lever/parking brake lever and brake
pedal assemblies are positioned properly and the securing bolts
are tight.
• Make sure that the brake cables, brake arm, spring, P/R lever and
fasteners are in good condition.
Brake Shoe Wear
Refer to Safety Precautions on page 115.
The rear brake is equipped with an external brake wear indicator
that lets you check brake wear without disassembly. Application of
the brake control causes the arrow on the brake arm to move
toward a reference mark on the brake panel.
RIGHT REAR
(1) arrow
(2) brake arm
1. Apply the brake control and check the movement of the arrow
(1) on the brake arm (2).
2. Replace the brake shoe if the arrow aligns with the reference
mark (3) on the brake panel upon full application of the brake. If
replacement is necessary, see your dealer.
(2)
(1)
(3) reference mark
Servicing Your Honda
Brakes
(3)
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