Checking The Front Brake Hoses; Checking The Rear Brake Hoses; Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch - Yamaha YZF-R6(V) 2006 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:
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the brake
4. Check:
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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:
2. Adjust:
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a. Hold the main body "1" of the rear brake light
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• Brake hose holders "2"
Loose connection → Connect.
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several times.
• Brake hoses
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-29.
• Rear brake light operation timing
Incorrect → Adjust.
• Rear brake light operation timing
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switch so that it does not rotate and turn the
adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or "b" until the
rear brake light comes on at the proper time.
Direction "a"
Brake light comes on sooner.
Direction "b"
Brake light comes on later.
CHASSIS
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