Adjusting the VTR250 Rear Brake
I’ve had my VTR250 for 3 months now, and I’ve finally decided to fix an issue that’s been really bugging me: the rear brake lever.
The rear brake lever on the VTR250 is clearly not intended for somebody with stiff ankles and a size 15 shoe, as it’s a huge strech to cover the brake. Luckily even though it’s not documented in the manual it’s an easy fix.
You will need:
- M10 Spanner (Open)
- M12 Spanner (Open)
It’s very simple unless you do it wrong, which as I was reading online, lots do… Some things to note:
- Don’t depress the brake lever after losening nut 3, you will spill brake fluid.
- Once you’ve finished make sure your brake operates correctly before going off for a ride…
In order:
- Loosen nut 3, just enough to get back the torque point (1/4-1/2 a turn).
- Loosen nut 1, slide it up the shaft 1/2cm or so.
- Move the shaft by turning bolt 2 which is attached to it. Move the shaft down to lower the lever, up to raise it.
- Tighten nuts 3 and 1 back up again.
Thanks it. Super easy. No idea why this isn’t documented this easily somewhere, prehaps becasue it’s so simple, but I was doing it wrong and would have appreciated a guide like this.