Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch; Checking The Front And Rear Brake Hoses - Yamaha 2002 TDM900 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH/

CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES

a
b
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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:
S rear brake light operation timing
Incorrect ! Adjust.
2. Adjust:
S rear brake light operation timing
a. Hold the main body 1 of the rear brake light
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
Direction
b
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CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
HOSES
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hoses and brake hose clamps.
1. Check:
S brake hoses 1
Cracks/damage/wear ! Replace.
Activate the brake lever or pedal several
time.
Brake fluid leakage ! Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to "FRONT AND REAR BRAKES" in
chapter 4.
2. Check:
S brake hose clamp 2
Loose ! Tighten the clamp bolt.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
brake several times.
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CHK
ADJ
Brake light comes on
sooner.
Brake light comes on
later.