ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE

CHASSIS

CHK ADJ

ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE

WARNING

Always adjust both the brake pedal and the rear brake lever whenever adjusting the rear brake.

1.Check:

Rear brake pedal free play a

Rear brake lever free play b Out of specification Adjust.

Rear brake pedal free play: 20 ~ 30 mm (0.80 ~ 1.18 in)

Rear brake lever free play: 3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in)

2.Adjust:

Rear brake lever free play

Rear brake pedal free play

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Adjustment steps:

Loosen the locknut (handlebar) 1 and fully screw in the brake lever cable adjuster (handlebar) 2.

Fully loosen the brake lever cable adjusting nut (drum) 3.

Turn the rear brake pedal cable adjusting nut 4 until the brake pedal free play is within the specified limits.

Rear brake pedal free play: 20 ~ 30 mm (0.8 ~ 1.2 in)

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Yamaha 5TE-F8197-10, LIT-11616-16-02 Adjusting the Rear Brake, Rear brake pedal free play 20 ~ 30 mm 0.80 ~ 1.18