Yamaha 2002 YB50, Service Manual

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INSP
ADJ
ADJUSTMENT OF FREE PLAY OF FRONT BRAKE LEVER /
ADJUSTMENT OF FREE PLAY OF REAR BRAKE LEVER /
INSPECTION OF BRAKE PADS
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CHASSIS
ADJUSTMENT OF FREE PLAY OF FRONT
BRAKE LEVER
1. Check:
• Free play of the front brake lever.
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WARNING
The soft or spongy feeling of the brake lever
may indicate the presence of air in the
brake system. This air should be extracted
by bleeding the brake system before using
the vehicle. Air in the system will reduce the
braking capacity and may cause loss of
control and accidents. Inspect and bleed
the system if it is necessary.
ADJUSTMENT OF FREE PLAY OF REAR
BRAKE LEVER
1. Check.
• Free play of rear brake lever
a
Outside specified value Adjust
Steps for adjusting the free play of the rear
brake lever:
• Turn the adjuster inwards or outwards
until the correct free play is obtained.
INSPECTION OF BRAKE PADS
1. Activate the front brake lever
2. Inspect:
• Brake pads.
Wear indicator almost contacts with
the brake disc Replace the set of
brake pads.
See “CHANGE OF BRAKE PADS” sec-
tion in chapter 6.
5 ~ 10 mm
2 ~ 5 mm