REAR BRAKE

 

REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT:

The stopper bolt (1) is provided to allow adjustment of the pedal height. to adjust the pedal height, loosen the lock nut (2) and turn the stopper bolt.

It is important to have the free travel checked regularly. Correct free travel is 25mm (1 in).

To check, place the motorcycle on a support block to raise the rear wheel off the ground, rotate the wheel by hand and note the distance that the pedal can be pushed before the brake starts to engage. Adjustment is made by turning the nut (3) either in or out as necessary. Turning it clockwise decreases the free travel.

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR:

With the brake pedal held down, check to see that the arrow (1) is not aligned with the reference mark (2), replace the brake shoes with new ones.