Checking The Brake Lever Free Play; Brake Light Switches - Yamaha YZF-R3 Owner's Manual

Checking the brake lever free
play
1. No brake lever free play
There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
lever can indicate the presence of
air in the hydraulic system. If there is
air in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the vehicle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish the
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
EAU37914 braking performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control and an acci-
dent.
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Brake light switches

The brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever,
should come on just before braking
takes effect. If necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust the brake light
switches.
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