Adjusting The Brake Pedal And Rear Brake Lever Free Play And Checking The Brake Pedal Position - Yamaha YFM35FGY Owner's Manual

WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could lose braking ability, which could
lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
After servicing:
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Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that there is no free play.
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Make sure the brakes do not drag.
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Make sure the brakes are not spongy. All
air must be bled from the brake system.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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Adjusting the brake pedal and rear
brake lever free play and checking the
brake pedal position
The brake pedal and brake lever free play must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
TIP
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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 pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should measure 20.0–
30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in) as shown. If the free play
is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
1. Brake pedal free play
1. Fully loosen the brake lever free play adjust-
ing nut on the brake cable at the rear wheel
hub.
2. Turn the brake pedal free play adjusting nut
on the brake cable at the rear wheel hub in di-
rection (a) to increase the free play, and in di-
rection (b) to decrease it.
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