Checking The Front Brake Hoses; Checking The Rear Brake Hoses; Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch - Yamaha YZFR6V Service Manual

1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• Rear brake pad
Wear limit "a" reached → Replace the brake
pads as a set.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-29.
Limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
a
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hoses and brake hose holders.
1. Check:
• Brake hoses "1"
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Brake hose holders "2"
Loose → Tighten the holder bolt.
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3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the brake
several times.
4. Check:
• Brake hoses
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-17.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE HOSES

1. Check:
• Brake hoses "1"
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Brake hose holders "2"
Loose connection → Connect.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the brake
several times.
4. Check:
• Brake hoses
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-29.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
NOTE:
The rear brake light switch is operated by move-
ment of the brake pedal. The rear brake light
switch is properly adjusted when the brake light
comes on just before the braking effect starts.
1. Check:
• Rear brake light operation timing
Incorrect → Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• Rear brake light operation timing
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a. Hold the main body "1" of the rear brake light
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switch so that it does not rotate and turn the
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adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or "b" until the
rear brake light comes on at the proper time.
Direction "a"
Direction "b"
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Brake light comes on sooner.
Brake light comes on later.
CHASSIS
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