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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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3. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING
EWA10630
● 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.
EAUW0652
Adjusting the brake pedal
height and free play
WARNING
EWA10670
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make these adjustments.
Brake pedal height
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 1.0 mm (0.04
in) below the top of the footrest. Period-
ically check the brake pedal height and,
if necessary, adjust it as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake
pedal.
2. To raise the brake pedal, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
lower the brake pedal, turn the ad-
justing bolt in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING
EWA11231
After adjusting the brake pedal
height, the brake pedal free play
must be adjusted.
Brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal free play and, if necessary, adjust
it as follows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake rod in
direction (a). To decrease the brake
pedal free play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
1. Locknut
2. Brake pedal height adjusting bolt
3. Brake pedal position
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