D MINOR REPAIR6-21EAU22092ing the brake lever freee lever free play should mea-–8.0 mm (0.20–0.31 in) aseriodically check the brake le-play and, if necessary, adjust its.en the locknut at the brake le-ncrease the brake lever free, turn the adjusting screw in di-ion (a). To decrease the braker free play, turn the adjustingw in direction (b).3. Tighten the locknut.WARNINGEWA10630 After adjusting the brake leverfree play, check the free playand make sure that the brake isworking properly. A soft or spongy feeling in thebrake lever can indicate thepresence of air in the hydraulicsystem. If there is air in the hy-draulic system, have a Yamahadealer bleed the system beforeoperating the motorcycle. Air inthe hydraulic system will dimin-ish the braking performance,which may result in loss of con-trol and an accident.tlever free play adjusting screwlever free play1 2 3(b)(a)
