PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-216EAU36503Brake light switches (FZ1-SA)The brake light, which is activated bythe brake pedal and brake lever, shouldcome on just before braking takes ef-fect. If necessary, have a Yamaha deal-er adjust the brake light switches.EAU22392Checking the front and rearbrake padsThe front and rear brake pads must bechecked for wear at the intervals spec-ified in the periodic maintenance andlubrication chart.EAU36890Front brake padsEach front brake pad is provided withwear indicators, which allows you tocheck the brake pad wear without hav-ing to disassemble the brake. To checkthe brake pad wear, check the positionof the wear indicators while applyingthe brake. If a brake pad has worn tothe point that a wear indicator almosttouches the brake disc, have a Yamahadealer replace the brake pads as a set.EAU46291Rear brake padsEach rear brake pad is provided withwear indicator grooves, which allowyou to check the brake pad wear with-out having to disassemble the brake.To check the brake pad wear, checkthe wear indicator grooves. If a brakepad has worn to the point that a wearindicator groove almost appears, havea Yamaha dealer replace the brakepads as a set.1. Brake pad wear indicator1. Brake pad wear indicator groove1
