PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-21
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
• Loosen the lock-nut
1
.
• Turn the push rod
2
until the brake pedal height becomes 38
– 48 mm (1.5 – 1.9 in)
A
below the top of the footrest.
• Tighten the lock-nut
1
securely.
Rear brake master cylinder rod lock-nut:
18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 Ibf-ft)
Brake pedal height
A
:
Standard: 38 – 48 mm (1.5 – 1.9 in)
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.
AIR BLEEDING FROM BRAKE FLUID CIRCUIT
• Air trapped in the brake fluid circuit acts like a cushion to
absorb a large proportion of the pressure developed by the
master cylinder and thus interferes with the full braking perfor-
mance of the brake caliper. The presence of air is indicated
by “sponginess” of the brake lever and also by lack of braking
force. Considering the danger to which such trapped air
exposes the machine and rider, it is essential that after
remounting the brake and restoring the brake system to the
normal condition, the brake fluid circuit be purged of air in the
following manner:
Spilled brake fluid can damage painted surfaces and
plastic parts.
Be careful not to spill any fluid when filling the brake
fluid reservoir. Wipe spilled fluid up immediately.
