CHASSIS
Before adjusting the front brake, the front
brake linings should be checked.
Proper lever free play is essential to avoid
excessive brake drag.
1. Measure:
• front brake lever free play
Out of specification
ĺ
Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• front brake lever free play
Front brake lever free play
4 ~ 6 mm (0.16 ~ 0.24 in)
a
a. Loosen the locknuts
.
b. Turn the adjusters
in or out until the
specified front brake lever free play is
obtained.
Make sure that the difference between clear-
ances
and
is less than 2 mm when the
front brake lever is squeezed.
c. Tighten the locknuts.
b
c
b
c
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE SHOES
1. Check:
•
ĺ
Replace
the brake shoes as a set.
Refer to “FRONT BRAKES” in chapter 6.
As more than 12 mm (0.47 in)
Upper adjusting bolt
Lower adjusting bolt
•
a
a
a
a
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE SHOES/
CHK
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