Adjusting The Brake Pedal Position - Yamaha DT230 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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8 After adjusting the brake lever
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free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake
2
is working properly.
8 A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
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presence of
hydraulic system. If there is air
4
in the hydraulic system, have
a Yamaha dealer bleed the
5
system before operating the
motorcycle.
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hydraulic system will diminish
the braking
7
which may result in loss of
control and an accident.
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air in the
1. Footrest
a. Brake pedal position
Adjusting the brake pedal
position
Air in the
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned
performance,
below the top of the footrest as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal position and, if necessary,
have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
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approximately 15
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A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake pedal can indicate the pres-
ence of air in the hydraulic system.
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If there is air in the hydraulic sys-
tem, have a Yamaha dealer bleed
the system before operating the
motorcycle. Air in the hydraulic
system will diminish the braking
performance, which may result in
loss of control and an accident.
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