Checking The Front Brake Lever Free Play; Checking The Rear Brake Lever Free Play - Yamaha Tricity MW125 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Checking the front brake lever
free play
1. No brake lever free play
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There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
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 hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the vehicle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish the
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sult in loss of control and an acci-
dent.
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Checking the rear brake lever
free play
1. Rear brake lever free play
Measure the rear brake lever free play
as shown. Periodically check the brake
lever free play and, if the free play is 20
mm (0.79 in) or more, have a Yamaha
dealer check and adjust the brake sys-
tem.
An incorrect brake lever free play in-
dicates a hazardous condition in the
brake system. Do not operate the
vehicle until the brake system has
been checked or repaired by a
Yamaha dealer.
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