Checking the front brake lever
free play
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1. Front brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake le-
ver free play and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake sys-
tem.
WARNING
An incorrect brake lever free play in-
dicates a hazardous condition in the
brake system. Do not operate the ve-
hicle until the brake system has
been checked or repaired by a
Yamaha dealer.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play
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1. Rear brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
To increase the brake lever free play,
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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).
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ZAUM0320
If proper adjustment cannot be ob-
tained as described, have a Yamaha
dealer make this adjustment.
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(b)
(a)
WARNING
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