How to Adjust Front Brake Lever 'Play'

[Koissu]

Hi All,

My front brake lever has a little bit of play when not in use and it is triggering my tail light unless I push it all the way out (away from the throttle) after each use. It's maybe 1cm back and forth. I can't figure out what screw or adjustment would correct this, if possible. Video below for reference. Thanks in advance

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x895AF6jOBAl0mKz7Z-_fuwxTxuAM-Z6/view?usp=sharing

 

[Erci]

There is a stop-switch assembly which mounts to the bottom of the master cylinder. It is operated by the lever. Make sure it's clean and operates smoothly. I don't have an FZ6 anymore, so I can't show you exactly what I mean, but it's this (12 in diagram). Besides that, take out the pivot bolt, clean and lubricate lightly so the lever moves without any resistance. Do not overtighten when reassembling.

 

[Koissu]

Thanks. is the pivot bolt #7 and #8 pictured?

 

[Erci]

Thanks. is the pivot bolt #7 and #8 pictured?

Yup. The lever will come right out once that bolt is out. Pay attention to the actual brake pin (that's the whole #2 thing in the diagram).. It's easy enough to misalign the lever when reinstalling.. you don't want to pinch/damage that part, but it's not hard at all. Easy job.