2008 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Owners Manual - Page 122

2008 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Manual

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EWB02010 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. EBU28601 The brake pedal free play should measure 16.0- 19.0 mm (0.63-0.75 in). The brake lever free play should measure 8.0-10.5 mm (0.31-0.41 in). If either free play is incorrect, adjust it as follows. NOTE: G Always perform this maintenance completely in the following order whenever adjusting the rear brake. G When adjusting the rear brake, be sure to adjust both the brake pedal and the brake lever. G Before adjusting the brake lever and brake pedal free play, check the rear brake friction plates for wear. 8 Adjusting the brake pedal and rear brake lever free play The brake pedal and brake lever free play must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. 8-30 1. Brake pedal free play

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8-30
8
WARNING
EWB02010
EBU28601
Adjusting the brake pedal and rear
brake lever free play
The brake pedal and brake lever free play must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
The brake pedal free play should measure 16.0–
19.0 mm (0.63–0.75 in). The brake lever free play
should measure 8.0–10.5 mm (0.31–0.41 in). If ei-
ther free play is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
NOTE:
●
Always perform this maintenance completely in
the following order whenever adjusting the rear
brake.
●
When adjusting the rear brake, be sure to adjust
both the brake pedal and the brake lever.
●
Before adjusting the brake lever and brake pedal
free play, check the rear brake friction plates for
wear.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed 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 requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
1.
Brake pedal free play