ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
RS 125
2.13. ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL
LEVER
2.13.1. ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
CONTROL LEVER
The brake pedal is placed in an ergonomic position during
vehicle assembly.
If necessary, the brake pedal height can be adjusted to fit
your riding position:
• Loosen the check nut (1).
• Fully loosen the brake adjuster (2).
• Tighten the lock nut (3) on the master cylinder control
rod (4).
• Tighten the master cylinder control rod (4) and then
unscrew it by 3 to 4 turns.
• Screw the brake adjuster (2) until the brake pedal (5) is
in the desired position.
• Lock the brake adjuster (2) with the check nut (1).
• Unscrew the master cylinder control rod (4) and make
it contact the master cylinder piston.
• Screw the rod again so as to obtain a min. clearance of
0.5 to 1 mm between the master cylinder rod (4) and
piston.
WARNING
To avoid the early wear of braking parts, make
sure that the brake lever has some free play.
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1
3
5
4
Brake adjuster and brake end of stroke clearance: 0.5 to
1 mm
• Lock the brake master cylinder rod using the check nut
(3).
WARNING
Once you have finished the adjusting
operation, make sure that, when the brake
lever is released, the wheel can rotate freely.
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