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Brakes

Adjusting the Rear Brake Lever Freeplay

Adjust the freeplay of the brake lever with the front wheel pointed straight ahead.

Make sure the cut-out on the adjusting nut is seated on the brake arm pin when adjusting the freeplay.

Brake arm pin

Adjusting nut

If proper adjustment cannot be obtained by this method, see your authorised dealer.


  • Adjust by turning the rear brake adjusting nut a half-turn at a time.

    • Adjusting nut

    Increase
    Freeplay

    Decrease
    Freeplay

  • Apply the brake several times and check for free wheel rotation after the brake lever is released.
  • Push the brake arm to confirm that there is a gap between the rear brake adjusting nut and brake arm pin.

    • Brake arm

    Push

    Brake arm pin

    Gap

    Adjusting nut

    After adjustment, confirm the freeplay of the brake lever.

    Make sure the brake arm, spring and fastener are in good condition.

    NOTICE

    Do not turn the adjuster beyond its natural limits.

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