Suzuki VLR1800, Service Manual

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Maintenance and Lubrication: 0B-20
Brake Pedal Height Inspection and Adjustment
WARNING
!
Do not adjust the brake pedal height when
exhaust pipe is hot.
1) Inspect the brake pedal height “a” between the pedal
top face and footrest.
Adjust the brake pedal height if necessary.
Brake pedal height “a”
Standard: 105 – 115 mm (4.1 – 4.5 in)
2) Remove the right footrest bracket bolts (1).
3) Move and support the right footrest bracket and
loosen the lock-nut (2).
4) Turn the push rod (3) until the brake pedal height
becomes 105 – 115 mm (4.1 – 4.5 in) “a” above the
top of the footrest.
5) Tighten the lock-nut (2) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear master cylinder rod lock-nut (a): 18 N·m (
1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 lb-ft)
6) Tighten the right footrest bracket bolts (1) to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Front footrest bracket bolt (b): 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-
m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Brake Hose Replacement
Replace brake hose
Every 4 years
Refer to “Front Brake Hose Removal and Installation in
Section 4A (Page 4A-8)” and “Rear Brake Hose
Removal and Installation in Section 4A (Page 4A-8)”.
Brake Fluid Replacement
Replace brake fluid
Every 2 years
Refer to “Brake Fluid Replacement in Section 4A
(Page 4A-6)”.
Air Bleeding from Brake Fluid Circuit
Refer to “Air Bleeding from Brake Fluid Circuit in Section
4A (Page 4A-5)”.
Rear Brake Light Switch Adjustment
Refer to “Rear Brake Light Switch Inspection and
Adjustment in Section 4A (Page 4A-4)”.
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(a)
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(b)
1
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