Brake Light Switches; Checking The Front And Rear Brake Pads - Yamaha TT250RA Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Brake light switches

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(a)
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1. Rear brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
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The brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, should
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come on just before braking takes ef-
fect. If necessary, adjust the rear brake
7 light switch as follows, but the front
brake light switch should be adjusted
by a Yamaha dealer.
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Turn the rear brake light switch adjust-
ing nut while holding the rear brake light
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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
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
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Front brake pads
(b)
1. 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
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peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
Rear brake pads
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1. Wear indicator
Each rear brake pad is provided with a
wear indicator, which allows you to
check the brake pad wear without hav-
ing to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position
of the wear indicator while applying the
brake. If a brake pad has worn to the
point that the wear indicator almost
touches the brake disc, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake pads as a set.
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