Checking The Front Brake Lever Free Play; Adjusting The Rear Brake Lever And Brake Pedal Free Play, And The Brake Pedal Height - Yamaha YFM450FGA Owner's Manual

have the oil seals of the brake master cylinder and
calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they are dam-
aged or leaking.
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Oil seals: Replace every two years.
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Brake hoses: Replace every four years.
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Checking the front brake lever free play

The brake lever free play must be checked at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. The brake lever should have no
free play as shown. If there is free play, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
1. No brake lever free play
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Adjusting the rear brake lever and
brake pedal free play, and the brake
pedal height
The rear brake lever and brake pedal free play,
and the brake pedal height must be checked and,
if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Adjusting the brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should measure 10.0 mm
(0.39 in). If the free play is incorrect, adjust it as fol-
lows.
1. Brake lever free play
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever.
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