Brake Adjustment & Pad Inspection - KYMCO Super 8 50 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
PRI - Brake lever free play inspection &
adjustment
Before riding, inspect the rear brake lever free play and adjust
it to the specified amount.
Free play: 10 - 20mm
NOTE: Before adjusting the free play with the brake arm
adjuster nut 6 6 6 6 6 , turn the adjuster on the left brake lever
perch as far as it will turn in a clockwise direction.
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6 6 6 6 6
1. To perform free play adjustment outside of the range of the
adjuster on the brake lever perch, use the adjuster nut 6 at
the end of the brake cable where it connects to the brake arm.
2. Rotating the adjuster nut 6 clockwise reduces the brake
lever free play. Rotating the adjuster nut counterclockwise
increases the brake lever play.
For appropriate brake action, make sure the groove of the
adjusting nut is aligned with the pin in the brake arm.
PRI - Brake pad inspection
Inspect the brake pad and shoe thickness to verify there is
enough material for the brakes to function properly.
1. If the wear indicator grooves in the front brake pads are no
longer visible 7, it is an indication that the brake pads are
worn and require replacement.
2. If the " " mark on the rear brake indicator 8 aligns with
the " " mark on the brake hub it is an indication that the
brake shoes are worn and require replacement.
7 7 7 7 7 The brakes will wear quickly if the lever is continually ap-
plied during riding (dragging the brake).
Consult your KYMCO dealer for braking system service.
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