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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
EAS00110
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
1. Check:
• brake pedal position
(distance
a
from the top of the brake pedal
to the bottom of the rider footrest bracket)
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• brake pedal position
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a. Loosen the locknut
1
.
b. Turn the adjusting bolt
2
in direction
a
or
b
until the specified brake pedal position is
obtained.
WARNING
_
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
check that the end of the adjusting bolt
c
is visible through the hole
d
.
c. Tighten the locknut
1
to specification.
WARNING
_
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake pedal
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce braking performance and
could result in loss of control and possibly
an accident. Therefore, check and, if neces-
sary, bleed the brake system.
CAUTION:
_
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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Brake pedal position (from the
top of the brake pedal to the bot-
tom of the rider footrest bracket)
38 ~ 42 mm (1.50 ~ 1.65 in)
Direction
a
Brake pedal is raised.
Direction
b
Brake pedal is lowered.
T
R
.
.
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 m · kg, 12 ft · lb)