Brake System; Inspection For Air In System; Free Play Adjustment - Honda Motorcycle Service Manual

BRAKE SYSTEM
INSPECTION FOR AIR IN SYSTEM
On hydraulic brakes, firmly apply the brake lever or pedal, and
check that no air has entered the system. If the lever or pedal
feels soft or spongy when operated, bleed the air from the
system.
FREE PLAY ADJUSTMENT
On mechanical brakes, measure the free play at the tip of the
brake lever or pedal as indicated here and below.
Brake pedals on scooters should be measured for free play as
indicated here.
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If the upper adjuster (on the lever) is screwed in most
(but not all) of the way before adjustment is carried
out, subsequent adjustment by use of the upper adjuster
can be conducted more easily.
When the brake cable is fastened t o the fork by a clamp.
loosen the clamp before making brake adjustments.
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Make adjustments for free play on cable-operated brakes at
the end of the cable. BRAKE PEDAL BRAKE PEDAL
Major adjustments are made on the brake panel end of the
cable.
Loosen the lock nut and turn the adjuster nut to correct play at
Secure the adjuster nut and tighten the lock nut on completion
of adjustment. Be certain to tighten the fork cable clamp as
well.
the lever.
In cases where there is only an adjuster nut, as on many rear
brakes, turn the nut to adjust the brake pedal free play.
ADJUSTER
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CLAMP
NOTE
The adjuster nut's indentation and brake arm pin should
seat against one another as shown here in the upper
right portion of the illustration to the right. If they do not
seat, there may be a change in brake play when the ad-
juster finally seats in its proper position.
Check for play after adjustment.
BRAKE PANEL
PIN
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SEATED
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UNSEATED
Date o f Issue : March, 1995
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