The brake lever free play should measure 10.0–
12.0 mm (0.39–0.47 in) as shown. If the free play
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is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
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1. Brake lever free play
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1. Loosen the upper locknut and fully turn in the
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upper adjusting bolt.
2. Loosen the lower locknut.
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3. Turn the lower adjusting bolt in direction (a) to
increase the free play, and in direction (b) to
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decrease it.
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1. Upper locknut
2. Upper adjusting bolt
3. Lower locknut
4. Lower adjusting bolt
4. Tighten the lower locknut.
5. While applying the front brake, turn out the up-
per adjusting bolt until the upper and lower ca-
ble lengths are equal. The cable joint will
become vertical.
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(a)
(a)
(b)
(b)
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