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Fig. 8-246 AF298 8. Release the parking brake and recheck the brake lever free-play (adjust as needed); then place the ADJUSTING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL 1. Rotate the brake disc alternately forward and backward while slowly compressing the brake 2. At the point where the disc is locked, check the distance between the brake lever and lever stop. The Fig. 8-247 0727-451 ! WARNING Before making any adjustment, make certain the 3. To decrease brake lever travel (set up brake), pull out on the spring-loaded quick-adjust knob and NOTE: If the quick-adjust knob has reached its maximum adjustment (cannot be rotated any ! WARNING DO NOT attempt to adjust the brake with the Fig. 8-248 0730-151 4. To increase brake lever travel (loosen the brake), pull out on the quick-adjust knob and rotate the REPLACING BRAKE PADS The brake pads must be replaced as a set. Do not 1. Using a 1/2-in. socket, remove the front brake assembly guide pin. Slowly pull the pin from the 2. Remove the rear guide pin; then slide the brake caliper assembly forward free of the brake disc. 3. Remove the stationary brake pad from the caliper assembly. 4. Tip the caliper on its side and allow the movable brake pad to drop free of the caliper assembly. 5. Place the new movable brake pad into position; then temporarily secure with a rubber band to hold it in ! CAUTION 8-62 |