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#1 wreed

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Posted 27 March 2008 - 10:09 AM

Hey guys,

I just noticed this morning that with the parking brake locked all the way down, the bike still rolls pretty easily. I haven't had a chance to dig into it but has anyone had to do a cable adjustment?

I have about 3500 miles on it.

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Posted 27 March 2008 - 12:12 PM

wreed, on Mar 27 2008, 08:09 AM, said:

Hey guys,
I just noticed this morning that with the parking brake locked all the way down, the bike still rolls pretty easily. I haven't had a chance to dig into it but has anyone had to do a cable adjustment?
I have about 3500 miles on it.

I needed to adjust the parking brake at about 1,800 miles, only takes a few minutes and is not a big deal.
BRP recommends checking it at 625 miles, and every 3,000 miles there after inspect, adjust, clean as needed.

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Posted 28 March 2008 - 09:06 AM

wreed, on Mar 27 2008, 11:09 AM, said:

I just looked it up in the Shop Manual. The Bike has to have the rear end off the ground. The cable adjustment it on the Caliper. It says to adjust the cable tighter till the brake is applied, then turn the adjust back 4 1/2 turns. Tighten the lock nuts and you are done. Good Luck.