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Adjusting the rear brake lever free play
The brake lever free play must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Before adjusting the brake lever free play, check
the rear brake shoes for wear.
The brake lever free play should measure 5.0–8.0
mm (0.20–0.31 in) as shown. If the free play is in-
correct, adjust it as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the brake lever free play adjusting bolt in
direction (a) to increase the free play, and in
direction (b) to decrease it.
Tightening torque:
Front carrier bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
1. Brake lever free play
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