Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch; Checking The Front And Rear Brake Pads - Yamaha V MAX VMX17YC Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Adjusting the rear brake light
switch
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(a)
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
The rear brake light, which is activated
by the brake pedal, should come on just
before braking takes effect. If neces-
sary, adjust the rear brake light switch
as follows.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjust-
ing nut while holding the rear brake light
switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (a). To make the brake light
come on later, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
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lubrication chart.
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Front brake pads
1. Brake pad wear indicator
Each front brake pad is provided with a
wear indicator, which allows you to
check the brake pad wear without hav-
ing to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position
of the wear indicator while applying the
brake. If a brake pad has worn to the
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