Adjusting The Rear Brake Lever And Brake Pedal Free Play - Yamaha YFM80GX Owner's Manual

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
After servicing:
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Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the free play is correct.
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Make sure the brakes do not drag.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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Adjusting the rear brake lever and
brake pedal free play
The brake lever and brake pedal free play must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
NOTE:
G Always perform this maintenance completely in
the following order whenever adjusting the rear
brake.
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Before adjusting the brake lever and brake pedal
free play, check the rear brake shoes for wear.
Adjusting the brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should measure 5.0–8.0
mm (0.20–0.31 in) as shown. If the free play is in-
correct, adjust it as follows.
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Brake lever free play
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever.
2. Turn the brake lever free play adjusting bolt at
the brake lever in direction (a) to increase the
free play, and in direction (b) to decrease it.
3. Tighten the locknut at the brake lever.
If the specified free play cannot be obtained,
proceed with the following steps.
4. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever.
5. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the brake lever
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