2011 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Owners Manual - Page 111

2011 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Manual

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EBU24394 EBU28614 Checking the front brake lever free play The brake lever free play must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. The brake lever should have no free play as shown. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system. 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. 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. TIP 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 1. No brake lever free play 8-31

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EBU24394
Checking the front brake lever free play
The brake lever free play must be checked at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. The brake lever should have no
free play as shown. If there is free play, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
EBU28614
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.
TIP
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.
1.
No brake lever free play