Chassis; Adjusting The Front Disc Brake; Adjusting The Rear Disc Brake - Yamaha MT-01 T 2005 Service Manual

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CHASSIS

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ADJUSTING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE

1. Adjust:
• Brake lever position
(distance "a" from the throttle grip to the brake
lever)
NOTE:
• While pushing the brake lever forward, turn the
adjusting knob "1" until the brake lever is in the
desired position.
• Be sure to align the setting on the adjusting
knob with the arrow mark "2" on the brake le-
ver.
Direction "b"
Distance "a" increases.
Direction "c"
Distance "a" decreases.
b
2
c
EWA13050
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce braking performance.
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CAUTION:
After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR DISC BRAKE

NOTE:
The brake pedal position is determined by the in-
stalled rear brake master cylinder length "a".
1. Measure:
• Installed rear brake master cylinder length "a"
Incorrect → Adjust.
1
a
Installed rear brake master
cylinder length
145.3–145.7 mm (5.72–5.74 in)
2. Adjust:
• Installed rear brake master cylinder length
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a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting bolt "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified installed rear brake
master cylinder length is obtained.
Direction "a"
Installed rear brake master cylinder
length increases.
Direction "b"
Installed rear brake master cylinder
length decreases.
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WARNING
After adjusting the installed rear brake mas-
ter cylinder length, check that the end of the
adjusting bolt "c" is visible through the hole
"d".
c. Tighten the locknut to specification.
Locknut (rear brake master
cylinder)
16 Nm (1.6 m·kg, 11 ft·lb)
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CHASSIS
a
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b
1
c
d
M MMM M MMM
2
a