2009 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 250 Owners Manual - Page 118

2009 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 250 Manual

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2. Turn the brake pedal free play adjusting nut on the brake rod at the rear wheel hub in direction (a) to increase the free play, and in direction (b) to decrease it. 1. Brake lever free play 2. Locknut 3. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt 1. Brake lever free play adjusting nut 2. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut 8 Adjusting the brake lever free play The brake lever free play should measure 5.0-7.0 mm (0.20-0.28 in) as shown. If the free play is incorrect, adjust it as follows. 1. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever and fully turn in the brake lever free play adjusting bolt. 2. Turn the brake lever free play adjusting nut at the brake camshaft lever so that gap "A" measures 0-1 mm (0-0.04 in) between the lever and the pin. 8-31

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8
2.
Turn the brake pedal free play adjusting nut
on the brake rod at the rear wheel hub in direc-
tion (a) to increase the free play, and in direc-
tion (b) to decrease it.
Adjusting the brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should measure 5.0–7.0
mm (0.20–0.28 in) as shown. If the free play is in-
correct, adjust it as follows.
1.
Loosen the locknut at the brake lever and fully
turn in the brake lever free play adjusting bolt.
2.
Turn the brake lever free play adjusting nut at
the brake camshaft lever so that gap “A” mea-
sures 0–1 mm (0–0.04 in) between the lever
and the pin.
1.
Brake lever free play adjusting nut
2.
Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
1.
Brake lever free play
2. Locknut
3.
Brake lever free play adjusting bolt