PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU00696
Adjusting the brake lever free
play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 2–5 mm as shown. Periodically
check the brake lever free play and, if
necessary, adjust it as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake
lever.
2. To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection
a
. To decrease the brake
lever free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction
b
.
3. Tighten the locknut.
EW000099
WARNING
@
●
After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake is
working properly.
●
A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the hydraulic
system. If there is air in the hy-
draulic system, have a Yamaha
dealer bleed the system before
operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will dimin-
ish the braking performance,
which may result in loss of con-
trol and an accident.
@
EAU00711
Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play
EW000104
WARNING
@
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make these adjustments.
@
NOTE:
@
The brake pedal position should be ad-
justed before adjusting the brake pedal
free play.
@
1. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
c. Brake lever free play
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