Adjusting The Rear Disc Brake

CHASSIS

EAS21140

CHASSIS                                                                        Brake pedal position
                                                                                42.0 mm (1.65 in) (below the top
EAS21160                                                                        of the rider footrest)
ADJUSTING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE
1. Adjust:
 • Brake lever position
   (distance “a” from the throttle grip to the brake
   lever)
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a. While pushing the brake lever forward, turn
   the adjusting dial “1” until the brake lever is in
   the desired position.
NOTE:
Be sure to align the setting on the adjusting dial
with the arrow mark “2” on the brake lever.                    2. Adjust:
                                                                • Brake pedal position
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     Position #1                                               a. Loosen the locknut “1”.
      Distance “a” is the largest.                             b. Turn the adjusting bolt “2” in direction “a” or
     Position #5                                                  “b” until the specified brake pedal position is
      Distance “a” is the smallest.                               obtained.

                                                                    Direction “a”
                                                                     Brake pedal is raised.
                                                                    Direction “b”
                                                                     Brake pedal is lowered.

                                                               EWA13070

                                                                     WARNING
                                                               After adjusting the brake pedal position,
                                                               check that the end of the adjusting bolt “c” is
                                                               visible through the hole “d”.
EWA13050

       WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce braking performance.
ECA13490

CAUTION:
After adjusting the brake lever position,                      c. Tighten the locknut “1” to specification.
make sure there is no brake drag.
                                                                               Locknut
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                                                                          R.

EAS21190

ADJUSTING THE REAR DISC BRAKE                                  EW3P61002

1. Check:                                                            WARNING
 • Brake pedal position                                        A soft or spongy feeling in the brake pedal
   (distance “a” from the top of the rider footrest            can indicate the presence of air in the brake
   to the top of the brake pedal)                              system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
   Out of specification → Adjust.

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