Checking The Shift Pedal; Brake Light Switches; Checking The Front And Rear; Brake Pads - Yamaha wr450fb Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Checking the shift pedal

The operation of the shift pedal should
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be checked before each ride. If opera-
tion is not smooth, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
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Brake light switches

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(a)
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
The brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, should
come on just before braking takes ef-
fect. If necessary, adjust the rear brake
light switch as follows, but the front
brake light switch should be adjusted
by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjust-
ing nut while holding the rear brake light
switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (a). To make the brake light
come on later, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
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Checking the front and rear

brake pads

The front and rear brake pads must be
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checked for wear at the intervals spec-
(b)
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
Front brake pads
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1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
indicator grooves have almost disap-
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