PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-216EAU36500Adjusting the rear brake lightswitchThe rear brake light switch, which is ac-tivated by the brake pedal, is properlyadjusted when the brake light comeson just before braking takes effect. Ifnecessary, have a Yamaha dealer ad-just the brake light switch.EAU22390Checking 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.EAU22420Front brake padsEach front brake pad is provided with awear indicator groove, which allowsyou to check the brake pad wear with-out having to disassemble the brake.To check the brake pad wear, checkthe wear indicator groove. If a brakepad has worn to the point that the wearindicator groove has almost disap-peared, have a Yamaha dealer replacethe brake pads as a set.EAU22500Rear brake padsCheck each rear brake pad for damageand measure the lining thickness. If abrake pad is damaged or if the liningthickness is less than 0.8 mm (0.03 in),have a Yamaha dealer replace thebrake pads as a set.1. Brake pad wear indicator groove1. Lining thickness
