Suzuki Boulevard M50, Service Manual, Page: 37 / 454

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-21
REAR BRAKE ADJUSTING
• Adjust the free travel
A
to 20 – 30 mm by turning the adjust-
ing nut
1
.

Rear brake pedal free travel
A
:
20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 in)
REAR BRAKE SHOE WEAR
This motorcycle is equipped with brake lining wear limit indicator
on the rear brake.
To check brake lining wear, perform the following steps.
• Make sure that the rear brake is properly adjusted.
• Depress the rear brake pedal. Make sure that the index mark
1
is within the range
2
embossed on the brake panel.
• If the index mark goes beyond the range, the brake shoe
assembly should be replaced with a new set of shoes.
(

8-62)
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
Adjust the rear brake light switch so that the brake light will
come on just before pressure is felt when the brake pedal is
depressed.
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