PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-216EAU36501Rear brake light switchThe 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.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.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 1.0 mm (0.04 in),have a Yamaha dealer replace thebrake pads as a set.1. Brake pad wear indicator1. Lining thicknessU3C3E2E0.book Page 21 Friday, July 6, 2007 9:09 AM
