Brake Light Switch Adjustment; Front Brake Pad - Yamaha XZ550RJ 1982 Service Manual

Rear brake pedal height adjustment
1. Loosen the adjuster locknut (for pedal
height).
2. By turning the adjuster bolt clockwise or
counterclockwise, adjust the brake pedal po-
sition so that its top end is flush with the top
of the footrest.
3. Secure the adjuster locknut.
1. Adjuster bolt
(for pedal height)
2. Locknut
WARNING:
After adjusting the pedal height, the brake-pedal
free play should be adjusted.
Free play
1. The rear brake should be adjusted to suit the
rider's preference, but free play at the end of
the brake pedal should be 15 ~25mm (0.6 ~
1.0 in). To adjust, turn the adjuster on the
brake rod clockwise to reduce play; turn the
adjuster counterclockwise to increase play.
1. Adjuster
3. Footrest
4. Pedal height 20mm (0.8 in)
5. Free play 15 -25 mm (0.6 ~1.0 in)
WARNING:
Check the operation of the brake light after ad-
justing the rear brake.

Brake light switch adjustment

The brake light switch is operated by the movement
of the brake pedal. To adjust, hold the switch body
with your hand so it does not rotate and turn the
adjusting nut. Proper adjustment is achieved when
the brake light comes on slightly before the brake
begins to take effect.
1. Main body 2. Adjusting nut

Front brake pad

To check, examine the pads in the front brake. If
any pad is worn to the wear limit, replace both pads
in the caliper.
1. Wear indicator
30