Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch; Checking The Front And Rear Brake Pads - Yamaha 2008 XVS11AWX Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
system. If there is air in the hy-
draulic system, have a Yamaha
dealer bleed the system before
operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will dimin-
ish the braking performance,
which may result in loss of con-
trol and an accident.
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Adjusting the rear brake light
switch
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
The rear brake light switch, which is ac-
tivated by the brake pedal, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes
on just before braking takes effect. If
necessary, adjust the brake light switch
as follows.
Turn the adjusting 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
Front brake
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
Rear brake
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
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