PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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2. To raise the brake pedal, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
lower the brake pedal, turn the ad-
justing bolt in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING
EWA11230
After adjusting the brake pedal posi-
tion, the brake pedal free play must
be adjusted.
Brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal free play and, if necessary, adjust
it as follows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake rod in
direction (a). To decrease the brake
pedal free play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
WARNING
EWAW0030
●
After adjusting the drive chain
slack or removing and installing
the rear wheel, always check the
brake pedal free play.
●
If proper adjustment cannot be
obtained as described, have a
Yamaha dealer make this ad-
justment.
EAU22380
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes
The front brake pads and the rear brake
shoes must be checked for wear at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
EAU36890
Front brake pads
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicators, which allows you to
check the brake pad wear without hav-
ing to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position
of the wear indicators while applying
the brake. If a brake pad has worn to
1. Adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
1. Adjusting bolt
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
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