Adjusting The Brake Pedal Position And Free Play - Yamaha V-Star XVS250S Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
WARNING
G After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake is
working properly.
G A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the hydraulic
system. If there is air in the hy-
draulic system, have a Yamaha
dealer bleed the system before
operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will dimin-
ish the braking performance,
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which may result in loss of con-
trol and an accident.
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Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play
1. Footrest
2. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
3. Brake pedal free play
WARNING
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make these adjustments.
Brake pedal position
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 76.6 mm
(3.02 in) above the top of the footrest as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal position and, if necessary, adjust
it as follows.
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2. To raise the brake pedal, turn the
1. Brake pedal position adjusting bolt
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2. Locknut
3. Tighten the locknut.
After adjusting the brake pedal posi-
tion, the brake pedal free play must
be adjusted.
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pedal.
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
lower the brake pedal, turn the ad-
justing bolt in direction (b).
WARNING
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