Brake Pad Wear; Brake System; Brake Light Switch - Honda Hawk GT NT650 1988 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
BRAKE PAD WEAR
FRONT
Check the front brake pads for wear, through from the lower
end of the caliper.
REAR
Check the rear brake pads for wear, through from the rear of
the caliper.
CAUTION
Always replace the brake pads as a sello assure even disc pres-
sure.
See section 14 for brake pad replacement.
BRAKE SYSTEM
Inspect the brake hoses and fittings for deterioration, cracks
and signs of leakage. Tighten any loose fittings.
Replace hoses and fittings as required.
REAR BRAKE PEDAL
Check the rear brake pedal height.
To adjust the brake pedal height, loosen the lock nut and turn
the master cylinder push rod. Tighten the lock nut.
NOTE
Adjust the brake light switch after adjusting the brake pedal
height.
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
NOTE
Perform the rear brake light switch adjustment after adjust-
ing the brake height.
The front brake light switch does not require adjustment.
Adjust the brake light switch so that the brake light will come
on when brake engagement begins.
Adjust by turning the adjuster while holding the switch body.
Tighten the adjuster lock nut and recheck the brake light
switch operation.
NOTE
• Do not turn the switch body.
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