Brake Light Switch Adjustment; Checking The Front Brake Pads And Rear Brake Shoes - Yamaha Virago XV125S Owner's Manual

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8 Brake pedal free play should
be checked whenever
chain is adjusted or the rear
wheel is removed and then
reinstalled.
8 Check the operation of the
brake light after adjusting the
rear brake.
8 If it is impossible to make
proper adjustment, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
Brake light switch
adjustment
The rear brake light switch is acti-
vated by the brake pedal and is
properly adjusted when the brake
light comes on just before braking
takes effect. To adjust the rear
brake light switch, hold the switch
body so it does not rotate while
turning the adjusting nut.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
a to make the brake light come on
earlier.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
b to make the brake light come on
later.
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1. Indicator groove
Checking the front brake
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pads and rear brake shoes
Front brake
A wear indicator groove is provid-
ed on each brake pad. This indica-
tor allows checking of brake pad
wear without disassembling the
brake. Inspect the groove. If the
groove has almost disappeared,
ask a Yamaha dealer to replace the
pads.
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