Brake System; Brake Light Switch - Honda GL1800 Service Manual

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BRAKE SYSTEM

Firmly apply the brake lever or pedal, and check that

no air has entered the system.

If the lever or pedal feels soft or spongy when

operated, bleed the air from the system.

Refer to page 15-8 for air bleeding procedures.

Inspect the brake hoses, pipes and fittings for deteri-

oration, cracks, damage or signs of leakage.

Tighten any loose fittings.

Replace hoses, pipes and fittings as required.

Place the motorcycle on its center stand, stop the

engine and shift the transmission into neutral.

Move the left front caliper assembly upward while

slowly turning the rear wheel. The brake system is

normal if the rear wheel stops.

• The brake light switches cannot be adjusted. If

the brake light switch actuation and brake

engagement are not synchronized, either replace

the switch unit or the malfunctioning parts of the

Check that the brake light comes on just prior to the

brake actually being engaged.

EFT FRONT CA IPER