Brake System Inspection; Brake Light Switch; Brake Lock Operation Inspection - Honda CTX700N/ND Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
BRAKE SYSTEM
INSPECTION
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
.
For brake air bleeding ( page 19
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7 ) .
Inspect the brake hose [ 1 ] and fittings for deterioration ,
cracks and signs of leakage
.
Tighten any loose fittings
.
Replace hoses and fittings as required
.
[ 1 ]
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
Remove the under cowl lid ( page 2
-
12 )
.
The front brake light
Adjust the brake light switch [ 1 ] so that the brake light
switch does not
comes on just prior
to
the brake actually being
require adjustment
,
engaged .
If the light fails to come on , adjust the switch so that the
light comes on at the proper time .
•
Hold the switch body and
turn
the adjuster [ 2 ] . Do
not turn the switch body .
Install the under cowl lid ( page 2
-
12 ) .
BRAKE LOCK OPERATION ( CTX 700 D / ND )
m
[ 2 ]
INSPECTION
Support the motorcycle using a safety stand or hoist
,
raise the rear wheel off the ground
.
Turn the rear wheel with your hands and pull the
parking brake lever [ 1 ] slowly .
Check the parking brake lever "
A
" mark [ 2 ] within the
index lines [ 3 ] at the rear wheel stopped
.
If the parking brake lever " A " mark not within the index
lines , adjust the parking brake ( page
3
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19 )
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