2004 Yamaha Motorsports Kodiak 450 Auto. 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 155

2004 Yamaha Motorsports Kodiak 450 Auto. 4x4 Manual

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EBU06862 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating with improperly serviced or adjusted brakes. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could lose braking ability, which could lead to an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD After servicing: G Make sure the brakes operate smoothly and that the free play is correct. G Make sure the brakes do not drag. G Make sure the brakes are not spongy. All air must be bled from the brake system. Replacement of brake components requires professional knowledge. These procedures should be performed by a Yamaha dealer. Rear brake lever adjustment The rear brake lever free play should be 0.5- 2 mm (0.02-0.08 in). 1. Loosen the locknut. 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt c. Rear brake lever free play 2. Turn the adjusting bolt in direction a to increase the free play, and in direction b to decrease the free play. 3. Tighten the locknut. If the correct free play cannot be obtained, ask a Yamaha dealer to make that adjustment. 8-42

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EBU06862
Rear brake lever adjustment
The rear brake lever free play should be 0.5–
2 mm (0.02–0.08 in).
1.
Loosen the locknut.
1.
Locknut
2.
Adjusting bolt
c.
Rear brake lever free play
2.
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction
a
to
increase the free play, and in direction
b
to decrease the free play.
3.
Tighten the locknut.
If the correct free play cannot be obtained, ask
a Yamaha dealer to make that adjustment.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating with improperly serviced or
adjusted brakes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could lose braking ability, which
could lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
After servicing:
Make sure the brakes operate
smoothly and that the free play is
correct.
Make sure the brakes do not drag.
Make sure the brakes are not
spongy. All air must be bled from
the brake system.
Replacement of brake components re-
quires professional knowledge. These
procedures should be performed by a
Yamaha dealer.