Brakes - Suzuki DR-Z400S 2001 Service Manual

2-18 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

BRAKES

Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months) thereafter.
BRAKE PADS
The extent of brake pad wear can be checked by observing the
limit line 1 on the brake pad. When the wear exceeds the grooved
limit line, replace the pads with new ones. (
Replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise braking per-
formance will be adversely affected.
BRAKE LEVER PLAY
Loosen the locknut 1.
Adjust the brake lever play by turning the adjuster 2 until the
lever is 0.1 – 0.3 mm (0.004 – 01010 in) A.
Tighten the locknut 1 securely.
Brake lever play A: 0.1 – 0.3 mm (0.004 – 0.010 in)
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
Loosen the locknut 1.
Adjust the brake pedal height by turning the push rod 2 until
the pedal is 5 mm (0.2 in) A below the top face of the footrest.
Tighten the locknut 1 securely.
Brake pedal height A: 5 mm (0.2 in)
6-42 and 6-51)
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