4 LT-R450/ZK9 (’09-MODEL)
MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP PROCEDURES
This section describes the servicing procedures for each Periodic
Maintenance item which differ from those of the LT-R450/ZK8
(’08-MODEL).
For details other than the following items, refer to the LT-R450
Service Manual.
BRAKES
BRAKE PADS
LT-R450K8 2-18
FRONT BRAKE LEVER ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the brake lever position as follows:
• Loosen the lock-nut 1.
• Turn in or out adjuster 2 to obtain the proper brake lever
position.
• The standard adjuster length A is 11 – 15 mm (0.4 – 0.6 in).
• Tighten the lock-nut 1 securely.
Front brake lever adjuster lock-nut:
5 N·m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.5 lbf-ft)
REAR BRAKE PEDAL AND LEVER
The procedure for adjusting the rear brake pedal and brake
lever is as follows:
NOTE:
First adjust the brake pedal, and then adjust the brake lever.
Brake pedal
• Turn the adjuster 1 in or out until the pedal height A to the
specification, after loosening the lock-nut 2.
• Make sure to tighten the lock-nut 2 securely.
Brake pedal height A: 0 – 10 mm (0 – 0.4 in)
Rear brake master cylinder rod lock-nut:
18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 lbf-ft)
Inspect initially at 1 month and every 3 months there-
after.
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