PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-35
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Rear Brake Plates Replacement
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Replace the steel plates and friction plates in accordance
with the specified interval (see Rear Final Gear Case sec-
tion in the Final Drive chapter).
Rear Brake Lever Free Play Inspection
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Check the rear brake lever free play [A].
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Pull the rear brake lever lightly until the brake is applied.
If the play is incorrect, adjust it.
Rear Brake Lever Free Play
Standard: 1 ∼ 2mm(0.04∼ 0.08 in.)
Brake Pedal Free Play Inspection
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Check the brake pedal free play [A].
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Depress the brake pedal lightly by hand until the brake is
applied.
If the free play is incorrect, adjust it.
Brake Pedal Free Play
Standard: 15 ∼ 25 mm (0.6 ∼ 1.0 in.)
Rear Brake Lever and Pedal Free Play Adjustment
NOTE
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Since the rear brake lever and pedal free play adjust-
ments affect each other, make them at the same time.
Rear Brake Lever:
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Loosen the knurled locknut [A] and turn the adjuster [B]
at the rear brake lever in as far as it will go.
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Tighten the locknut.
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Turn the brake lever adjuster [A] at the rear end of the
brake cable until the rear brake lever has the correct
amount of play.
Brake Pedal:
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Turn the brake pedal adjuster [B] at the rear end of the
brake cable until the brake pedal has the correct amount
of play.
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Operate the pedal a few times to see that it returns to its
rest position immediately upon release.
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Rotate the rear wheels to check for brake drag.
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Check braking effectiveness.
If there is any doubt as to the conditions of the brake,
check the brake parts for wear or damage.
