Adjusting The Brake Pedal And Rear Brake Lever Free Play - Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual

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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed brakes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could lose braking ability, which could
lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
After servicing:
G
Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the free play is correct.
G
Make sure the brakes do not drag.
G Make sure the brakes are not spongy. All
air must be bled from the brake system.
8 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
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.
WARNING
The brake pedal free play should measure 16.0–
19.0 mm (0.63–0.75 in). The brake lever free play
should measure 8.0–10.5 mm (0.31–0.41 in). If ei-
ther free play is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
NOTE:
G Always perform this maintenance completely in
the following order whenever adjusting the rear
brake.
G
When adjusting the rear brake, be sure to adjust
both the brake pedal and the brake lever.
G
Before adjusting the brake lever and brake pedal
free play, check the rear brake friction plates for
wear.
1. Brake pedal free play
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