Adjusting The Rear Brake Lever Free Play - Yamaha RAPTOR YFM50RW Owner's Manual

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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
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justed brakes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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You could lose braking ability, which could
lead to an accident.
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HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
After servicing:
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Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the free play is correct.
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Make sure the brakes do not drag.
Replacement of brake components requires
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professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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Adjusting the rear brake lever free play

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The brake lever free play must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
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the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
NOTE:
Before adjusting the brake lever free play, check
the rear brake shoes for wear.
WARNING
The brake lever free play should measure 7.0–
10.0 mm (0.28–0.39 in) as shown. If the free play
is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
1. Brake lever free play
2. Locknut
3. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever.
2. Turn the brake lever free play adjusting bolt at
the brake lever in direction (a) to increase the
free play, and in direction (b) to decrease it.
3. Tighten the locknut at the brake lever.
If the specified free play cannot be obtained,
proceed with the following steps.
4. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever.
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(a)
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(b)