Yamaha YZ450F(T) Owner's Service Manual page 196

FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary to
let the brake fluid system stabilize for a few
hours. Repeat the bleeding procedure when
the tiny bubbles in the system have disap-
peared.
j.
Check the operation of the brake after
bleeding the brake system.
3. Install:
EC362040
FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
Standard position
95 mm (3.74 in)
2. Remove:
3. Adjust:
Brake lever position adjustment steps:
• Loosen the locknut 1.
• Turn the adjusting bolt 2 until the lever
position a is within specified position.
• Tighten the locknut.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten the locknut, as it will
cause poor brake performance.
4. Install:
3 - 25
Add brake fluid to the level line on the
reservoir.
WARNING
• Protector (rear brake)
• Reservoir float (front brake)
• Diaphragm
• Master cylinder cap
• Brake lever position a
Brake lever position a:
Extent of adjustment
• Lever cover
• Brake lever position
Locknut:
5 Nm (0.5 m • kg, 3.6 ft • lb)
• Lever cover
INSP
ADJ
76 ~ 97 mm
(2.99 ~ 3.82 in)