Rear Brake Pedal Adjustment; Rear Brake Light Switch - Suzuki VS1400 Owner's Manual

Riding with worn brake pads will reduce braking
performance and will increase your chance of
having an accident.
Inspect brake pad wear before each use. Ask
your SUZUKI dealer or a qualified mechanic to
replace brake pads if any pad is worn to the
limit.
Failure to extend brake pads after repair or
replacement can cause poor braking perfor­
mance and may result in an accident.
Before riding, "pump" the brake repeatedly until
brake pads are pressed against the brake disks
and proper lever stroke and firm feel are
restored.
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NOTE: Do not squeeze/depress the brake
lever/pedal when the pads are not in their
positions. It is difficult to push the pistons
back and brake fluid leakage may result.
REAR BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
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REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
Turn the adjuster
CD
clockwise or counter­
clockwise and locate the pedal 60 - 70 mm
(2.4 - 2.8 in) above the top face of the foot­
rest as shown in the illustration.
The rear brake light switch is located by the
brake pedal pivot. To adjust the brake light
switch , turn the screw
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clockwise or coun­
terclockwise so that the brake light will come
on just before a pressure is felt when the '
brake pedal is depressed.
CAUTION
An incorrectly adjusted brake pedal may force
brake pads to rub against the disk at all times,
causing damage to the pads and disk.
Follow the steps in this section to adjust the
brake pedal properly.
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