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
hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system
before operating the motorcycle.
Air in the hydraulic system will
diminish
the
braking
performance, which may result
in loss of control and an
accident.
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Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play
It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer
make these adjustments.
Brake pedal position
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 1 mm (0.04 in)
below the top of the footrest. Periodically
check the brake pedal position and, if
necessary, adjust it as follows.
1. Locknut
2. Adjuster
a. Position
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake
pedal.
2. To raise the brake pedal, turn the
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After adjusting the brake pedal
position, the brake pedal free play
must be adjusted.
Brake pedal free play
1. Adjusting nut
a. Free play
The brake pedal free play should
measure 20-30 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,
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adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
lower the brake pedal, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
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