Adjusting The Brake Pedal Position And Free Play; Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch - Yamaha TZR50 Owner's Manual

adjusting nut in direction (b).
6. Tighten the locknut at the clutch
lever and the crankcase.
Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play
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1. Position adjusting bolt
2. Brake pedal position
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It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make these adjustments.
Brake pedal position
The top of the brake pedal should be
aligned with the top of the footrest as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal position and, if necessary,
adjust it as follows.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake
pedal.
2. To raise the brake pedal, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
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lower the brake pedal, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
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After adjusting the brake pedal
position, the brake pedal free play
must be adjusted.
Brake pedal free play
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1. Free play
The brake pedal free play should
measure 10~15 mm (0,39~59 in) at
the brake pedal end. Periodically
check the brake pedal free play and, if
necessary, adjust it as follows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake rod
in direction (a). To decrease the brake
pedal free play, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (b).
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After adjusting the brake pedal free
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play, check the operation of the
brake light.
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch
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1. Switch
2. Lock nut
The rear brake light switch, which is
activated by the brake pedal, is pro-
perly adjusted when the brake light
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a
b
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