Adjusting The Rear Brake - Yamaha YZF-R1S Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE

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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
1. Adjust:
S brake pedal position
a. Loosen the locknut 1 .
b. Turn the adjusting bolt 2 in direction a or b
until the specified brake pedal position is ob-
tained.
Direction
Direction
WARNING
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
check that the end of the adjusting bolt c is
visible through the hole d .
c. Tighten the locknut 1 to specification.
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake pedal
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce braking performance and
could result in loss of control and possibly
an accident. Therefore, check and, if neces-
sary, bleed the brake system.
CAUTION:
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
2. Adjust:
S rear brake light switch
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
LIGHT SWITCH".
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CHK
ADJ
a
Brake pedal is raised.
Brake pedal is lowered.
b
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 mSkg, 12 ftSlb)