2009 Yamaha Motorsports TMAX Owners Manual - Page 68
2009 Yamaha Motorsports TMAX Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU33453 Front and rear brake lever free play 1 2 3 4 5 1. Front brake lever free play There should be no free play at the brake lever ends. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system. EWA14211 EAU33473 Adjusting the rear brake lock lever cable 2 1 (b) (a) Front 1 WARNING 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 vehicle. Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance, which may result in loss of control and an accident. 1. Adjusting nut 2. Rear brake lock lever cable length 6 7 8 9 Rear 1 1. Rear brake lever free play Rear brake lock lever cable adjustment may be required if the rear brake lock lever does not hold properly. When the rear brake lock lever is not in use, the rear brake lock lever cable length should measure 45 mm to 47 mm (1.77 in to 1.85 in) at the rear brake caliper. Periodically check the rear brake lock lever cable length and, if necessary, adjust it as follows. To increase the rear brake lock lever cable length, turn the adjusting nut at the rear brake caliper in direction (a). 7-22