Adjusting The Brake Pedal And Rear Brake Lever Free Play And Checking The Brake Pedal Position - Yamaha Grizzly YFM35FGIX 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:
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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.
WARNING
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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 and the
brake pedal position must be checked and, if nec-
essary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
NOTE:
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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.
Adjusting the brake pedal and brake lever free
play
The brake pedal free play should measure 17.0–
20.0 mm (0.67–0.79 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.
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