Yamaha 2003 Virago 250 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 57)

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

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Adjusting the brake lever free

play

The brake lever free play should mea-

sure 2–5 mm (0.08–0.20 in) as shown.

Periodically check the brake lever free

play and, if necessary, adjust it as

follows.

1. Loosen the locknut at the brake

lever.

2. To increase the brake lever free

play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-

rection

a

. To decrease the brake

lever free play, turn the adjusting

bolt in direction

b

.

3. Tighten the locknut.

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WARNING

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●

After adjusting the brake lever

free play, check the free play

and make sure that the brake is

working properly.

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A soft or spongy feeling in the

brake lever can indicate the

presence of air in the hydraulic

system. If there is air in the hy-

draulic system, have a Yamaha

dealer bleed the system before

operating the motorcycle. Air in

the hydraulic system will dimin-

ish the braking performance,

which may result in loss of con-

trol and an accident.

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Adjusting the brake pedal

position and free play

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WARNING

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It is advisable to have a Yamaha

dealer make these adjustments.

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Brake pedal position

The top of the brake pedal should be po-

sitioned approximately 60 mm (2.4 in)

above the top of the footrest as shown.

Periodically check the brake pedal posi-

tion and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-

lows.

1. Locknut

2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt

c. Brake lever free play

1. Footrest

a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest

b. Brake pedal free play

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