2008 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 350 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 116

2008 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 350 4x4 Manual

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EWB02010 EBU24503 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. Adjusting the brake pedal and rear brake lever free play and checking the brake pedal position 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. NOTE: G Always perform this maintenance completely in the following order whenever adjusting the rear brake. G Before adjusting the brake lever and brake pedal free play, check the rear brake shoes for wear. Adjusting the brake pedal free play The brake pedal free play should measure 20.0- 30.0 mm (0.79-1.18 in) as shown. If the free play is incorrect, adjust it as follows. 8 8-30

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8
WARNING
EWB02010
EBU24503
Adjusting the brake pedal and rear
brake lever free play and checking the
brake pedal position
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.
NOTE:
Always perform this maintenance completely in
the following order whenever adjusting the rear
brake.
Before adjusting the brake lever and brake pedal
free play, check the rear brake shoes for wear.
Adjusting the brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should measure 20.0–
30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in) as shown. If the free play
is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
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.