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the rear
b
rake lever
free play
Measure the rear brake lever free play
as shown.
Periodically check the brake lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
To increase the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake shoe
plate in direction (a). To decrease the
brake lever free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
Make sure the rear brake lever lock pin
properly latches and releases after the
brake lever free play is adjusted.
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Checkin
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the front
b
rake pa
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an
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rear
b
rake shoes
The front brake pads and the rear
brake shoes must be checked for wear
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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Front
b
rake pa
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s
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
1. Rear brake lever free play
Rear
b
rake lever free play:
15.0–20.0 mm (0.59–0.79 in)
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1. Rear brake lever free play adjusting nut
(b)
(a)
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1. Front brake pad wear indicator groove
1
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